Straw-Trimmed Vase, Sugar Bowl and Apples
1890 Jean Walter-Paul Guillaume Collection
About this artwork
This still life by Paul Cézanne features a collection of fruit and crockery arranged on a wooden table, showcasing his distinctive approach to form and space. The composition includes a grey-blue vase, a white sugar bowl, and several apples, some on a plate and others directly on the tabletop.
Did you know?
Paul Cézanne often returned to the subject of still life throughout his career, using everyday objects like fruit and household items to explore new ways of depicting space and volume. His innovative approach, particularly his use of multiple perspectives and distinct brushstrokes, profoundly influenced the development of modern art, paving the way for Cubism. He was known for arranging his still lifes with great care, sometimes even propping up fruit to achieve the desired effect.
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Straw-Trimmed Vase, Sugar Bowl and Apples
Paul Cezanne, 1890
