Montagne Sainte-Victoire, from near Gardanne
1887 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts the iconic Montagne Sainte-Victoire landscape, rendered with Cézanne's characteristic structural approach to color and light. It is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art.
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Cézanne was famously obsessed with the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, painting it dozens of times throughout his career. This specific watercolor captures the mountain from near Gardanne, demonstrating how the artist used transparent washes to create a sense of solidity and depth without relying on heavy traditional shading.
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Montagne Sainte-Victoire, from near Gardanne
Paul Cezanne, 1887
