Still life with kettle
1867 Department of Paintings of the Louvre
About this artwork
This still life by Cézanne features a collection of everyday objects, including a pewter pitcher, a green jar, and various foodstuffs, arranged on a wooden table against a dark background. It showcases the artist's early exploration of form and structure.
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Cézanne's early still lifes, like this one, marked a significant departure from traditional approaches, laying the groundwork for his revolutionary style. He often spent hours arranging his compositions, viewing the objects not just as subjects but as forms to be meticulously studied and rendered, paving the way for Cubism.
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Still life with kettle
Paul Cezanne, 1867
