Gardanne (Horizontal View)
1885 Barnes Foundation
About this artwork
This oil painting captures the village of Gardanne nestled on a hill, characterized by a cluster of ochre and red-roofed buildings dominated by a central church tower. The foreground features a vibrant green field leading up to the village.
Did you know?
Paul Cézanne spent several months living in Gardanne in 1885-1886, a period during which he created numerous views of the village. This particular work exemplifies his developing structural approach to landscape, where forms are simplified into geometric components and brushstrokes build up the planes of color, foreshadowing the Cubist movement. It's a testament to his dedication to capturing the underlying architectural essence of nature.
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Gardanne (Horizontal View)
Paul Cezanne, 1885
