Rocks and Trees (Rochers et arbres)
1904 Barnes Foundation
About this artwork
This oil painting features a rugged landscape dominated by large rocks and tall trees, rendered with distinct, block-like brushstrokes. It exemplifies Paul Cézanne's analytical approach to natural forms, breaking them down into geometric components.
Did you know?
Paul Cézanne often returned to certain motifs, such as rocky landscapes, as a means of exploring the underlying structure and geometry of nature, moving beyond the fleeting impressions of his predecessors. This work, executed late in his career, showcases his influential technique of building forms with planes of color, laying a crucial foundation for the development of Cubism. Cézanne's dedication to analyzing the visible world deeply impacted modern art.
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Rocks and Trees (Rochers et arbres)
Paul Cezanne, 1904
