Milk Jug and Lemon, I
- Original dimensions
- 29.8 x 18.4 cm
Scene depicted
This canvas captures an ephemeral moment, that of an intimate scene where simple shapes and delicate shades meet. The combination of the milk jug and the lemon, the centerpiece of the composition, unveils a meticulously orchestrated harmony. Shadows dance around this duo, attributing unexpected life to the ordinary. Each brushstroke pays homage to textures and light, allowing the viewer to enter Cézanne's introspective universe.
Historical context
Œuvre : Milk Jug and Lemon, I |BRK| Artiste : Paul Cézanne |BRK| Année : 1880 |BRK| Musée : Cincinnati Art Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 29.8 x 18.4 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
“Milk Jug and Lemon, I” represents a pivotal moment in Cézanne's career, a painting where he begins to explore light and structure with unprecedented depth. In contrast to his earlier works like “The Card Players” and later “Still Life with Pears and Peaches,” this composition illustrates a growing technical mastery, as well as a sense of tranquility emanating from the simplicity of objects.
Anecdote
“Nature is a language that I try to translate, a silent song that awakens my brushes.” It was in a shaft of light on a spring morning that Paul Cézanne found his inspiration for this masterpiece , focusing his gaze on a simple milk jug and a lemon, thus revealing the profound beauty of everyday objects. This painting evokes a quiet curiosity, an introspection within domestic life.