Mont Sainte-Victoire and the Plain of Puyloubier
1879 Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts Mont Sainte-Victoire, a frequent subject in Cezanne's oeuvre, from the plain of Puyloubier. It exemplifies his exploration of form and color in landscape art during the early stages of his mature style.
Did you know?
Paul Cezanne was deeply connected to Mont Sainte-Victoire, painting it over 60 times throughout his life. He saw the mountain not just as a static landscape feature, but as a living entity that allowed him to experiment with the geometric forms and interlocking planes that would later influence Cubism. Each depiction offered a new study in color, light, and composition, making the mountain almost a personal artistic obsession.
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Mont Sainte-Victoire and the Plain of Puyloubier
Paul Cezanne, 1879
