Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait in a Casquette (Portrait de l'artiste à la casquette)
Paul Cézanne
A striking Post-Impressionist self-portrait by Paul Cézanne, featuring his signature textured brushwork and somber, earthy tones.
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The Courtesans (Les Courtisanes)
Paul Cézanne
1868 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking and expressive early work by Paul Cézanne, defined by bold brushwork and a rich, atmospheric palette.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with a clear neutral contrast — gives the room a clear visual center.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted circa 1868, 'The Courtesans' represents a pivotal moment in Paul Cézanne's early career. This work utilizes his signature 'couillarde' style—characterized by thick, expressive impasto and dramatic tonal contrasts—to depict a group of figures with a raw, modernist intensity that would later influence generations of artists.
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