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Mount Sainte-Victoire, c. 1904. Creator: Paul Cezanne (French, 1839-1906)
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Mount Sainte-Victoire, c. 1904. Creator: Paul Cezanne (French, 1839-1906)
Mount Sainte-Victoire, c. 1904. During the last twenty years of his life, Cezanne repeatedly painted the towering mountain of Sainte-Victoire near his home in Aix-en-Provence. Aiming to reform Impressionism by bringing order and structure to the study of nature, he created tightly integrated compositions of merging, intersecting planes. Here, a rising tree branch echoes the distant mountain slope, thereby relating foreground to background. Sensations of space are created through rhythmic patterns of warm and cool colour
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1839 1906 Late 19th Early 20th Century Oil On Fabric Paul Cezanne Paul Cézanne French Post Impressionism Post Impressionist Impressionist
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This print showcases Paul Cezanne's masterpiece, "Mount Sainte-Victoire" painted around 1904. Throughout the last two decades of his life, Cezanne found inspiration in the towering presence of this mountain near his residence in Aix-en-Provence. His intention was to revolutionize Impressionism by introducing structure and order into the depiction of nature, resulting in harmonious compositions where planes seamlessly merge and intersect. In this particular artwork, a rising tree branch delicately mirrors the slope of the distant mountain, establishing a visual connection between foreground and background. The artist skillfully employs rhythmic patterns of warm and cool colors to create an illusion of space within the painting. Paul Cezanne's contribution to art history cannot be overstated. As one of France's most celebrated artists from the late 19th to early 20th century, he played a pivotal role in shaping both Impressionism and Post-Impressionism movements. This oil on fabric painting exemplifies his mastery over technique and ability to capture nature's essence with precision. Displayed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this remarkable piece is part of Heritage Art/Heritage Images' collection that aims to preserve cultural heritage through high-quality reproductions. It serves as a testament to Cezanne's artistic genius while offering viewers an opportunity to appreciate his unique interpretation of Mount Sainte-Victoire.
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