La Route tournante en sous-bois (Bend in the Road Through the Forest)
1873 Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts a winding road disappearing into a dense, verdant forest, with hints of a building visible through the foliage. The visible, structured brushstrokes and a focus on form are characteristic of Cézanne's evolving landscape approach.
Did you know?
During the 1870s, Paul Cézanne often painted alongside Impressionist artists like Camille Pissarro, yet he was already forging his unique path, emphasizing structure and permanence over fleeting visual impressions. This period was crucial for his artistic development, as he aimed to "make of Impressionism something solid and durable, like the art of the museums." This particular work showcases his early exploration of monumentalizing nature and building forms with carefully applied color.
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La Route tournante en sous-bois (Bend in the Road Through the Forest)
Paul Cezanne, 1873
