Portrait of Madame Cézanne
1890 Jean Walter-Paul Guillaume Collection
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts a seated woman, identified as Marie-Hortense Fiquet, the wife of the artist Paul Cézanne. She is shown in a dark blue dress against a lighter, textured background, her hands clasped in her lap.
Did you know?
Paul Cézanne painted his wife, Hortense Fiquet, numerous times throughout their life together, making her one of his most frequent and enigmatic subjects. These portraits, including this one, are often characterized by a sense of detachment and stillness, reflecting Cézanne's meticulous study of form and structure rather than a deep emotional connection. The intense repetition allowed him to experiment with his revolutionary approach to art.
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Portrait of Madame Cézanne
Paul Cezanne, 1890
