Madame Cézanne in a Red Dress by Paul Cézanne. A seated three-quarter length portrait of a woman with dark hair wearing a long-sleeved reddish-brown dress against a scumbled teal background.

Madame Cézanne in a Red Dress

Paul Cézanne

1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An iconic Post-Impressionist portrait by Paul Cézanne featuring a woman in a rich red dress against a soft, atmospheric background.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Deep green, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted around 1888, this portrait of the artist's wife, Hortense Fiquet, showcases Paul Cézanne's mastery of form and color. The deep burgundy tones of her dress provide a striking contrast to the luminous, scumbled blue and green background, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation characteristic of the artist's late style.