Small Houses in Pontoise

Paul Cézanne

Created:

Movement:

1879

Post-Impressionism

key Notes:

Impressionistic landscape, geometric forms.

Dimensions:

25 1/4 x 32 1/4 in. (64.1 x 81.9 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Small Houses in Pontoise," painted by Paul Cézanne in 1881, reflects the artist's engagement with the landscape of Pontoise, a town in France that was significant to the Impressionist movement. This work exemplifies Cézanne's innovative approach to form and color, contributing to the development of modern art by emphasizing structural composition and the interplay of light and shadow.

Description of the work:

"Small Houses in Pontoise," painted by Paul Cézanne in 1881, depicts a cluster of modest dwellings set against a backdrop of a verdant landscape. The composition is characterized by Cézanne's distinctive brushwork, which employs a palette of muted earth tones and vibrant greens, while the geometric forms of the houses reflect his innovative approach to structure and perspective.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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