Paul Cézanne

Born:

January 19, 1839, Aix-en-Provence, France

Died:

October 22, 1906, Aix-en-Provence, France

Nationality:

French

Profession(s):

Painter, Post-Impressionist Artist

Early Life and Education

• Born into a wealthy family; his father was a banker.
• Attended the Collège Bourbon in Aix-en-Provence.
• Studied law at the University of Aix-en-Provence but abandoned it to pursue art.
• Moved to Paris in 1861 and enrolled at the Académie Suisse.

Career and Major Achievements

• Initially influenced by Romanticism and Realism.
• Rejected from the Salon numerous times, hindering early recognition.
• Developed a unique style emphasizing geometric forms and simplification.
• Worked closely with Camille Pissarro in the 1870s, adopting Impressionist techniques.
• Gradually distanced himself from Impressionism, focusing on structure and form.
• His work began to gain recognition towards the end of his life.

Notable Works

• The Bathers (various versions)
• Still Life with Apples and Oranges
• Mont Sainte-Victoire (series of paintings)
• The Card Players (series of paintings)
• As scholars examine the evolution of self-portraiture, understanding works such as l autoritratto cezanne biography reveals much about the artist's personal and artistic development.

Legacy and Impact

Paul Cézanne's work is considered a bridge between late 19th-century Impressionism and early 20th-century Cubism. His emphasis on structure and form profoundly influenced generations of artists, including Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.

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