Self Portrait
1880 National Gallery
About this artwork
This is a self-portrait by Paul Cézanne, featuring the artist from the chest up with a strong, contemplative gaze. The background shows hints of patterned wallpaper or tapestry.
Did you know?
Paul Cézanne often painted self-portraits throughout his career, using them as a means of self-examination and to explore the formal qualities of painting. This particular self-portrait, from around 1880, reflects his distinctive Post-Impressionist style with its bold brushstrokes and structured composition, foreshadowing his later monumental work that profoundly influenced modern art.
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Self Portrait
Paul Cezanne, 1880
