Madame Cézanne in the Striped Skirt
- Original dimensions
- 55.9 x 72.4 cm
Scene depicted
In this pictorial work , Cézanne depicts the elegant Hortense in a striped skirt, capturing the tranquility of a suspended moment. The warm colors and play of light highlight the intimate portrait of the woman, symbolizing the duality between strong character and softness. Her gaze seems to call out to us, immersing us in a precious memory.
Historical context
Œuvre : Madame Cézanne à la jupe rayée |BRK| Artiste : Paul Cézanne |BRK| Année : 1877 |BRK| Musée : musée des Beaux-Arts de Boston |BRK| Dimensions : 55.9 x 72.4 cm |BRK| Mouvement artistique : impressionnisme |BRK| Expositions majeures : Q123235779 |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This painting stands as a crucial milestone in the artist's evolution, illustrating his transition to stylistic maturity. Alongside the famous "Bains de mer à Grandes et Petite" and "Les Joueurs de cartes", one observes an incessant quest: that of light and form. "Madame Cézanne à la jupe rayée" represents the pinnacle of an artistic journey in full redefinition.
Anecdote
“Light has always guided me, like a lighthouse in the fog.” In this quote, Cézanne recalls the sunny day he met his model, his wife Hortense, in a blooming garden. This fleeting moment, imbued with spring splendor, inspired the composition of the canvas that would become one of his masterpieces.