Still Life with Jug and Fruit
c. 1893-1894
About this artwork
This oil painting by Paul Cézanne presents a classic still life composition featuring a grey jug, an assortment of fruits, and two plates arranged on a wooden table, with draped fabric forming the background on the left.
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Paul Cézanne, often regarded as the father of modern art, challenged traditional perspective in his still lifes, paving the way for Cubism. He meticulously explored how to represent three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional canvas, famously instructing artists to 'treat nature by the cylinder, the sphere, the cone.' This painting exemplifies his dedication to structural form and color modulation over descriptive detail.
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Still Life with Jug and Fruit
Paul Cezanne, c. 1893-1894
