Portrait of Madame Cézanne
c. 1890 Museum of Fine Arts Boston
About this artwork
This full-length portrait depicts Hortense Fiquet, the artist's wife, seated stiffly in a red armchair, clad in a blue jacket and a striped green skirt. Cézanne painted his wife nearly thirty times, often capturing her with a serene, detached expression.
Did you know?
Paul Cézanne's wife, Hortense Fiquet, was known for her patience during his lengthy painting sessions, sometimes holding a single pose for hours. Despite the numerous portraits Cézanne made of her, their relationship was often described as complex and somewhat distant, with Hortense often appearing stoic or melancholic in his works, reflecting their unconventional bond.
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Portrait of Madame Cézanne
Paul Cezanne, c. 1890
