Portrait of Paul Cezanne

Paul Cezanne Painting Reproductions 7 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

The House of Pere Lacroix in Auvers, 1873 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The House of Pere Lacroix in Auvers 1873

Oil Painting
$393
Canvas Print
$62.41
SKU: CEZ-744
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 61.3 x 50.6 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

The Buffet, 1877 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Buffet 1877

Oil Painting
$527
Canvas Print
$60.74
SKU: CEZ-745
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 65.5 x 81 cm
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Hungary

The Turn in the Road at Auvers, 1873 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Turn in the Road at Auvers 1873

Oil Painting
$273
Canvas Print
$62.14
SKU: CEZ-746
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 59.7 x 49 cm
Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan

Green Apples, c.1872/73 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Green Apples c.1872/73

Oil Painting
$236
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-747
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 26 x 36 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Still Life with Soup Tureen, c.1877 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with Soup Tureen c.1877

Oil Painting
$701
SKU: CEZ-748
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 65 x 81.5 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Flowers in a Blue Vase, c.1873/75 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Flowers in a Blue Vase c.1873/75

Oil Painting
$330
Canvas Print
$63.89
SKU: CEZ-749
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 55.2 x 46 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Girl at the Piano (The Overture to Tannhauser), c.1868 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Girl at the Piano (The Overture to Tannhauser) c.1868

Oil Painting
$742
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-750
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 57.8 x 92.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Still Life with a Kettle, c.1869 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with a Kettle c.1869

Oil Painting
$682
Canvas Print
$52.10
SKU: CEZ-751
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 64.5 x 81 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Peaches and Pears, c.1888/90 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Peaches and Pears c.1888/90

Oil Painting
$742
Canvas Print
$50.92
SKU: CEZ-752
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 61 x 90 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia

The Peppermint Bottle, c.1893/95 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Peppermint Bottle c.1893/95

Oil Painting
$732
Canvas Print
$60.89
SKU: CEZ-753
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 65.9 x 82.1 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

The Battle of Love, c.1880 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Battle of Love c.1880

Oil Painting
$303
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-754
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 38 x 46 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Flowers in a Rococo Vase, c.1876 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Flowers in a Rococo Vase c.1876

Oil Painting
$603
Canvas Print
$61.71
SKU: CEZ-755
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 73 x 59.8 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Still Life, c.1890 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Still Life c.1890

Oil Painting
$325
Canvas Print
$63.38
SKU: CEZ-756
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 45.8 x 55 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Forest Interior, c.1898/99 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Forest Interior c.1898/99

Oil Painting
$672
Canvas Print
$55.49
SKU: CEZ-757
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 61 x 81.3 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA

The Sea at l'Estaque, c.1882/85 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Sea at l'Estaque c.1882/85

Oil Painting
$518
Canvas Print
$75.51
SKU: CEZ-3304
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 56 x 71 cm
Musee Cantini, Marseille, France

The Basket of Apples, c.1893 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Basket of Apples c.1893

Oil Painting
$713
Canvas Print
$60.33
SKU: CEZ-7123
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 65 x 80 cm
Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Viaduct at l'Estaque, 1882 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Viaduct at l'Estaque 1882

Oil Painting
$594
Canvas Print
$63.65
SKU: CEZ-7124
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 46.5 x 55.6 cm
Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College, Ohio, USA

Country House by the Water, c.1888 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Country House by the Water c.1888

Oil Painting
$669
SKU: CEZ-7125
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 81 x 65 cm
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel

Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, c.1890 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with Flowers and Fruit c.1890

Oil Painting
$735
Canvas Print
$61.03
SKU: CEZ-7126
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 66 x 81.5 cm
Gemaldegalerie, Berlin, Germany

Man with Folded Arms, c.1899 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Man with Folded Arms c.1899

Oil Painting
$769
Canvas Print
$59.36
SKU: CEZ-7127
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 92 x 72.7 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

The Village Road, Auvers, c.1872/73 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Village Road, Auvers c.1872/73

Oil Painting
$426
SKU: CEZ-7128
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 46 x 55.5 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

The Chaine de l'Etoile with the Pilon du Roi, c.1878/79 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

The Chaine de l'Etoile with the Pilon du Roi c.1878/79

Oil Painting
$438
SKU: CEZ-7129
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 49.2 x 59 cm
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Landscape, n.d. by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Landscape n.d.

Oil Painting
$513
SKU: CEZ-7130
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection

Harlequin, 1890 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Harlequin 1890

Oil Painting
$769
Canvas Print
$65.23
SKU: CEZ-7131
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 92 x 65 cm
Private Collection

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