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Landscape around Aix (the Arc plain)
- Original dimensions
- 66.36 x 82.55 cm
- Museum
- Carnegie Museum of Art
- Year
- 1893
Scene depicted
In this painting , Cézanne transports us to the heart of a soothing landscape, where gentle hills and fields stretch infinitely. The Arc Plain, with its blue sky, becomes a living painting that embraces the sensitivity of the earth. The artist plays with light, creating a calm and serene atmosphere, characteristic of the Provençal universe that has entered into legend.
Historical context
Created in 1893, this painting is set in the surroundings of Aix-en-Provence, a region rich in natural pigments and light that greatly inspired Paul Cézanne , a pioneer of Impressionism . The result of a period of artistic clearing, this canvas bears witness to the harmonization between land art and Mediterranean light. Currently exhibited at the Carnegie Museum of Art , this masterpiece by Cézanne comes to life on a canvas measuring 66.36 cm by 82.55 cm.
Place in the artist's career
Landscape near Aix (the Arc Plain) marks a pivotal period in Cézanne's career, reflecting his mature style. It is situated between iconic works such as *The Large Bathers* and *The Bridge at Maincy*, where the evolution of his technique, combining structure and light, is palpable, revealing a unique emotional depth in each canvas .
Anecdote
“Nature is my most beautiful painting.” It was on a spring morning, in the heart of the Arc Plain, that Cézanne found his inspiration. The shimmering colors and floral fragrances intertwine, offering the artist this vision that will become a masterpiece . This canvas , vibrant with emotions, captures the essence of his love for this landscape.