Autoportrait au béret (Self-Portrait with a Beret)
1899 Museum of Fine Arts Boston
About this artwork
This oil painting is a self-portrait by Paul Cézanne, featuring the artist gazing directly at the viewer while wearing a dark beret and coat. It showcases his distinctive Post-Impressionist style with visible brushstrokes and a structured approach to form.
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Paul Cézanne famously said, "I want to astonish Paris with an apple." While known for his still lifes, his self-portraits reveal a profound self-scrutiny. This particular self-portrait from 1899, late in his career, captures the artist's intense focus and his innovative approach to depicting human form with a sense of solidity and structure.
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Autoportrait au béret (Self-Portrait with a Beret)
Paul Cezanne, 1899
