Madame Cézanne in a Red Dress

Paul Cézanne

Created:
Movement:
1888–1890
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Portraiture, Post-Impressionism
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Dimensions:
116 cm × 89 cm
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Madame Cézanne in a Red Dress," painted by Paul Cézanne between 1888 and 1890, depicts Hortense Fiquet, the artist's wife, and exemplifies Cézanne's exploration of form and color through his characteristic brushwork and compositional structure. This work is part of a series of portraits of Hortense, reflecting Cézanne's interest in capturing the psychological depth and complexity of his subject.

Description of the work:

"Madame Cézanne in a Red Dress" by Paul Cézanne, created between 1888 and 1890, depicts Hortense Fiquet, the artist's wife, seated in a three-quarter view against a muted, abstract background. The composition is characterized by Cézanne's use of bold, contrasting colors and his distinctive brushwork, which emphasizes the geometric forms and structure of both the figure and her attire.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Manually Sourced

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Madame Cézanne in a Red Dress