Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat
Paul Cézanne
An iconic Post-Impressionist self-portrait by Paul Cézanne, featuring his signature bold brushwork and a striking yellow straw hat.
Gustave Boyer in a Straw Hat (L'Homme au chapeau de paille)
Paul Cézanne
1870 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking, high-contrast portrait of Gustave Boyer wearing a luminous straw hat by Paul Cézanne.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds its place without needing much around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted around 1870, this early work by Paul Cézanne depicts his childhood friend Gustave Boyer. The painting is characterized by the artist's robust brushwork and a dramatic contrast between the golden straw hat and the somber, moody background, showcasing the burgeoning style of the legendary Post-Impressionist.
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