Boy in a Red Waistcoat by Paul Cézanne. A portrait of a young boy wearing a bright red waistcoat and a dark hat, posed against an atmospheric background of draped fabric.

Boy in a Red Waistcoat

Paul Cézanne

1889 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An iconic Post-Impressionist portrait by Paul Cézanne, featuring a contemplative youth in a striking red waistcoat.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted around 1889, this masterpiece by Paul Cézanne showcases the artist's signature structural brushwork and sophisticated use of color. The central figure of the young sitter, dressed in a vibrant red waistcoat, creates a bold and stable focal point against the rhythmic, shifting planes of the background drapery.