Sugar bowl, pears and carpet
- Original dimensions
- 62 x 50.9 cm
Scene depicted
At the heart of this canvas , a shining sugar bowl and golden pears bloom on a carpet with delicate patterns, gathering intimate poetry. The composition highlights the roundness of the fruits and the sparkle of the surfaces, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Historical context
Œuvre : Sugar Bowl, Pears and Carpet |BRK| Artiste : Paul Cézanne |BRK| Année : 1893 |BRK| Musée : Pola Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 62 x 50.9 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This painting is part of the maturation of Cézanne's style, marking a decisive turning point. In parallel with The Large Bathers and Still Life with Fruits , it reveals the evolution of his technical approach and the shift towards bold compositions.
Anecdote
“I wish to paint nature as it is in its essence.” These words from Cézanne resonate as an echo to the origin of his masterpiece . Imagine him one morning, in his studio, observing the light filtering through the sails, transfiguring the simple objects of daily life.