The Drinker (Le Buveur) by Paul Cézanne. A man wearing a hat and a dark coat sits at a wooden table, resting his chin on his hand next to a glass bottle and a single orange.

The Drinker (Le Buveur)

Paul Cézanne

1899 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A contemplative Post-Impressionist portrait of a man seated at a table, rendered in rich, moody earth tones.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Study · Living Room · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted by Paul Cézanne around 1899, this work showcases his signature structural brushwork and deep, atmospheric palette. The composition captures a pensive figure leaning against a simple wooden table, accompanied by a bottle and a single piece of fruit, embodying the artist's focus on geometric form and emotional weight.

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