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Paul Cézanne

1872 - 1947

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The image is a pencil sketch of two human figures engaged in a wrestling pose. Both figures appear to be male and are fully visible in a dynamic stance. One figure is leaning over the other, gripping or supporting the other's torso. The focus is on their muscular forms, with detailed contours of their limbs and torsos. Facial features are minimally detailed. The figures are depicted without clothing or visible hair. There are no jewelry or objects in the sketch. The background is plain, consisting only of the texture of the blank paper, emphasizing the focus on the figures' interaction.
Paul Cezanne, Study of Puget's "Milo of Crotona", 1880/1883, graphite on wove paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1992.51.9.hhh

Study of Puget's "Milo of Crotona"

Paul Cezanne · 1880/1883 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.51.9.hhh

The image is a top-down sketch of a person's head showing facial features and hair styled in a bun or updo. The sketch captures the top part of the head, facial structure, eyes, and nose. The rest of the body is not detailed, with a hint of the neck and shoulder. The background is a shaded graphite texture.
Paul Cezanne, Woman Leaning Forward, 1890/1894, graphite on wove paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1992.51.9.v

Woman Leaning Forward

Paul Cezanne · 1890/1894 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.51.9.v

The image depicts a sketch of a natural scene with trees viewed from a frontal perspective. There are vertical elements, likely trees, dominating the composition, suggesting a wooded area. The artist uses loose pencil strokes to create a textured effect, depicting foliage and tree trunks. The color palette is monochromatic, with soft graphite hues on a pale background, enhancing shading. The scene appears simple, focusing on capturing the essence of nature with minimal detail.
Paul Cezanne, Near the Pool at Jas de Bouffan, 1883/1887, graphite on wove paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1992.51.9.eee

Near the Pool at Jas de Bouffan

Paul Cezanne · 1883/1887 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.51.9.eee

The image displays swirling, curvilinear lines and forms creating an abstract composition. The shapes resemble dynamic figures that may suggest dancers or statuesque poses. The sketch depicts an intricate web of overlapping lines, evoking intertwined human figures engaged in a rhythmic dance, giving an impression of motion and fluidity.
Paul Cezanne, Two Studies for "The Judgement of Paris" or "The Amorous Shepherd", 1883/1886, graphite on wove paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1992.51.9.rr

Two Studies for "The Judgement of Paris" or "The Amorous Shepherd"

Paul Cezanne · 1883/1886 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.51.9.rr

This image shows a sketch from a slightly elevated perspective without a horizon line. The upper section features dense, diagonal pencil strokes indicating a shaded area or foliage. Below, lighter, dispersed lines represent leaves or plants in angular and circular forms. The image is monochromatic, created with pencil on paper, emphasizing contrast between light and shadow. The composition conveys movement through varying weights and directions of pencil strokes.
Paul Cezanne, Trees and Shrubs, 1883/1887, graphite on wove paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1992.51.9.rrr

Trees and Shrubs

Paul Cezanne · 1883/1887 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.51.9.rrr

The image consists of two pencil sketches on paper, each focusing on a head in profile. The larger sketch on the right shows a head tilted upward, emphasizing facial features like the nose, lips, and chin, as well as short textured hair. The smaller sketch on the left depicts a head leaning slightly backward, with detailed contours of the forehead, hairline, and short textured hair falling forward. The background is an off-white page with no additional elements present besides the faint pencil marks and the edge of the page. No jewelry or objects are visible in the sketches.
Paul Cezanne, Two Heads, 1888, graphite on wove paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1992.51.9.k

Two Heads

Paul Cezanne · 1888 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.51.9.k

The image shows a sketch of a person in a reclining position, represented from head to toe. The individual is lying on their back with limbs extended in various directions. The facial features are basic, with a simple outline and faint indications of features, while the hair is illustrated with flowing lines. The person is nude, without any clothing or accessories. The background is formed by the open sketchbook's blank page, revealing the paper's edges and the book's spine.
Paul Cezanne, Study of the Allegorical Figure of the Genius of Health from Rubens' "The Birth of Louis XIII at Fontainbleau", 1895/1898, graphite on wove paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1992.51.9.ggg

Study of the Allegorical Figure of the Genius of Health from Rubens' "The Birth of Louis XIII at Fontainbleau"

Paul Cezanne · 1895/1898 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.51.9.ggg

The image shows a sketch within a notebook. The drawing depicts rough outlines of two human-like figures in informal poses, one seated and one standing with their back turned. The lines are simple and spontaneous, conveying movement and form with minimal detail. The figures are surrounded by handwritten notes in cursive, possibly annotations or reflections related to the drawing. The page has an aged appearance, suggesting use as a sketchbook or journal for recording ideas and observations.
Paul Cezanne, Two Bathers, 1884/1887, pen and brown ink on end papers, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1992.51.9.sss

Two Bathers

Paul Cezanne · 1884/1887 · pen and brown ink on end papers ·  Accession ID  1992.51.9.sss

The image is a sketch of a pair of hands with fingers intertwined, drawn on a blank page in a bound notebook. The hands are depicted in a relaxed position with soft lines and shading defining the fingers. The page is mainly empty, emphasizing the hands, and there are no clothing details. The background is the textured paper of the notebook.
Paul Cezanne, Study of a Standing Male Figure after the Antique, c. 1895, graphite on wove paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1992.51.9.iii

Study of a Standing Male Figure after the Antique

Paul Cezanne · c. 1895 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.51.9.iii

The image shows a sketch of a baby's head in a sleeping position. The baby has closed eyes, a rounded nose, closed lips, and softly curled hair. There are abstract shapes and lines around the baby suggesting soft textures. The background is formed by the off-white pages of a sketchbook.
Paul Cezanne, Studies Including Madame Cezanne, 1884/1887, graphite on wove paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1992.51.9.nnn

Studies Including Madame Cezanne

Paul Cezanne · 1884/1887 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.51.9.nnn