Portrait of Paul Cezanne

Paul Cezanne Painting Reproductions 11 of 16

1839-1906

French Post-Impressionist Painter

Paul Cézanne was a French painter and Post-Impressionist artist. He was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, France. Cézanne is often credited as a bridge between 19th-century Impressionism and the modern art movements of the early 20th century. He is considered one of the most influential artists in the development of modern art.

Cézanne was the son of a wealthy banker and showed an early interest in art. He attended the Collège Bourbon in Aix and developed a close friendship with writer Émile Zola, who would later become a prominent novelist. Against his father's wishes, Cézanne left Aix in 1859 to pursue his artistic ambitions in Paris.

In Paris, Cézanne studied at the Académie Suisse and later at the École des Beaux-Arts. He frequented the Louvre and was deeply influenced by the works of Old Masters, particularly Nicolas Poussin and Diego Velázquez. During this time, he also met and befriended other notable artists, including Camille Pissarro and Édouard Manet.

In the 1860s, Cézanne's work reflected the influence of Impressionism, but he gradually developed his own unique style. He moved away from the fleeting effects of light and sought a more structural approach, emphasizing the underlying forms and geometric shapes in his paintings. This distinctive style would later have a profound impact on the development of modern art.

Despite his artistic innovations, Cézanne faced rejection from the art establishment for much of his career. He struggled to gain recognition and was consistently met with criticism and ridicule. As a result, he often lived in relative obscurity and faced financial difficulties. However, he continued to paint and explore his artistic vision.

Cézanne's breakthrough came in the late 1880s and early 1890s when his work began to be recognized and appreciated by younger artists, including the emerging Cubist painters. His use of simplified forms and his exploration of multiple viewpoints greatly influenced the Cubist movement. Artists such as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque regarded Cézanne as a forerunner of their own artistic experiments.

Cézanne's subject matter primarily included landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. He frequently painted scenes from his native Provence, capturing the rugged beauty of the region. His still lifes are known for their careful arrangement of objects and their exploration of color and form.

In his later years, Cézanne returned to Aix-en-Provence and focused on painting the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, a mountain near his home. He produced numerous studies and paintings of the mountain, exploring different perspectives and compositions.

Paul Cézanne died on October 22, 1906, in Aix-en-Provence, at the age of 67. His work continued to gain recognition and appreciation after his death, and he is now regarded as one of the most important artists in the history of Western art. His innovative approach to composition, form, and color laid the foundation for many artistic movements that followed, and his influence can be seen in the works of countless artists to this day.

366 Cezanne Paintings

Jas de Bouffan, the Pool, c.1876 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Jas de Bouffan, the Pool c.1876

Oil Painting
$530
Canvas Print
$53.63
SKU: CEZ-7206
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 46.1 x 56.3 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Blue Lanscape, c.1904/06 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Blue Lanscape c.1904/06

Oil Painting
$589
Canvas Print
$52.61
SKU: CEZ-7207
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 100.5 x 81 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Ecorche (after Houdon), c.1892/95 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Ecorche (after Houdon) c.1892/95

Paper Art Print
$47.83
SKU: CEZ-7208
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 48 x 31.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Self-Portrait in a Casquette, c.1872 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Self-Portrait in a Casquette c.1872

Oil Painting
$564
Canvas Print
$52.94
SKU: CEZ-7209
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 53 x 39.7 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Self-Portrait, c.1880/81 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Self-Portrait c.1880/81

Oil Painting
$564
Canvas Print
$53.51
SKU: CEZ-7210
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 55.5 x 45.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses, c.1890 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses c.1890

Oil Painting
$740
Canvas Print
$59.50
SKU: CEZ-7211
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 73 x 92.4 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

The Bather, c.1885 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Bather c.1885

Oil Painting
$603
Canvas Print
$71.36
SKU: CEZ-7212
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 127 x 96.8 cm
Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA

Women Bathing, c.1895 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Women Bathing c.1895

Oil Painting
$550
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-7213
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 47 x 77 cm
Private Collection

The Bathers, c.1896/98 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Bathers c.1896/98

Paper Art Print
$50.10
SKU: CEZ-7214
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 41 x 51 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA

The Pond, c.1877/79 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Pond c.1877/79

Oil Painting
$578
Canvas Print
$66.46
SKU: CEZ-7215
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 47 x 56.2 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA

The Artist's Father, 1866 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Artist's Father 1866

Oil Painting
$601
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-7216
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 198.5 x 119.3 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Boy in a Red Waistcoat, c.1888/90 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Boy in a Red Waistcoat c.1888/90

Oil Painting
$672
Canvas Print
$61.03
SKU: CEZ-7217
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 89.5 x 72.4 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Self-Portrait, c.1879/85 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Self-Portrait c.1879/85

Oil Painting
$530
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-7218
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 45 x 37 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia

View over Mont St. Victoire, c.1882/85 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

View over Mont St. Victoire c.1882/85

Oil Painting
$564
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-7219
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 58 x 72 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia

Trees in a Park, Jas de Bouffan, c.1885/87 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Trees in a Park, Jas de Bouffan c.1885/87

Oil Painting
$620
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-7220
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 72 x 91 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia

The Aqueduct (Montagne Sainte-Victoire seen through Trees), c.1885/87 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Aqueduct (Montagne Sainte-Victoire seen ... c.1885/87

Oil Painting
$681
Canvas Print
$59.79
SKU: CEZ-7221
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 91 x 72 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia

Montagne Sainte-Victoire from near Gardanne, c.1887 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Montagne Sainte-Victoire from near Gardanne c.1887

Oil Painting
$591
Canvas Print
$55.49
SKU: CEZ-7222
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 67.2 x 91.3 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

The Gardener Vallier, c.1905 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Gardener Vallier c.1905

Oil Painting
$550
Canvas Print
$51.89
SKU: CEZ-7223
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 107.4 x 74.5 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Riverbank, c.1895 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Riverbank c.1895

Oil Painting
$601
Canvas Print
$60.06
SKU: CEZ-7224
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 73 x 92.3 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Landscape near Paris, c.1876 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Landscape near Paris c.1876

Oil Painting
$541
Canvas Print
$61.58
SKU: CEZ-7225
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 50.2 x 60 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

An Old Woman with a Rosary, c.1895/96 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

An Old Woman with a Rosary c.1895/96

Oil Painting
$595
Canvas Print
$61.30
SKU: CEZ-7226
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 80.6 x 65.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

Hillside in Provence, c.1890/92 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Hillside in Provence c.1890/92

Oil Painting
$644
Canvas Print
$101.28
SKU: CEZ-7227
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 63.5 x 79.4 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

Self-Portrait, c.1880/81 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Self-Portrait c.1880/81

Oil Painting
$465
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-7228
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 34.7 x 27 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

The Stove in the Studio, c.1865 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Stove in the Studio c.1865

Oil Painting
$404
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-7229
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 41 x 30 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

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