Rocks at Fontainebleau

Paul Cézanne

Created:
Movement:
1899
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Geological abstraction, Earthy palette
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Dimensions:
28 7/8 x 36 3/8 in. (73.3 x 92.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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Rocks at Fontainebleau by Paul Cézanne

Rocks at Fontainebleau, painted in 1899 by Paul Cézanne, is an exemplary work that showcases the artist's innovative approach to landscape painting. Utilizing oil on canvas, Cézanne captures the rugged terrain of the Fontainebleau forest with a focus on geometric forms and a subtle palette, which would later influence the development of Cubism. This painting reflects Cézanne's departure from Impressionism, emphasizing structure and form over transient effects of light. Cézanne's exploration of nature through a methodical and analytical lens marked a pivotal shift in the trajectory of modern art. His work laid the groundwork for future artists, including Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, who would further explore the abstraction of form. Cézanne's dedication to capturing the essence of his subjects through a unique perspective solidified his role as a bridge between 19th-century Impressionism and 20th-century modernism.

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Rocks at Fontainebleau by Paul Cézanne

Created in 1899, "Rocks at Fontainebleau" by Paul Cézanne is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's transition towards abstraction through the depiction of the rugged landscape of the Fontainebleau forest. The work is characterized by Cézanne's distinctive brushwork and use of color to convey the solidity and form of the natural environment.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Rocks at Fontainebleau