Gardanne
c. 1885-1886 Brooklyn Museum
About this artwork
This painting captures a view of the village of Gardanne in southern France, characterized by its geometric simplification of forms and a vibrant palette, reflecting Cézanne's mature Post-Impressionist style.
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Paul Cézanne spent several months in Gardanne, a small town near Aix-en-Provence, in 1885-1886. During this period, he produced numerous paintings of the village, meticulously studying its forms and light. This series of works played a crucial role in his development of a structured, geometric approach to landscape painting, which profoundly influenced the Cubist movement.
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Gardanne
Paul Cezanne, c. 1885-1886
