The Bibémus Quarry
- Original dimensions
- 81 x 65 cm
- Museum
- Folkwang museum
- Year
- 1895
Scene depicted
The composition of La Carrière de Bibémus evokes a captivating and bucolic overview of the quarry. The details of the rocks, melancholically illuminated by the sun, blend with the vibrant touches representing the local vegetation. This pictorial work invites the viewer to a sensory immersion, through which light subtly reflects on the geological structures, revealing the magic of Provence.
Historical context
Created in 1895, La Carrière de Bibémus is part of the Impressionist movement of the late 19th century, a time marked by the search for a free artistic expression open to light. Painted in the magnificent landscapes of the Bibémus quarries, near Aix-en-Provence, this painting is a true celebration of nature and forms. Today, the canvas rests elegantly at the Folkwang museum , in the city of Essen in Germany, where it continues to amaze visitors.
Anecdote
“I want to be the artist of trees and stones.” This statement by Cézanne echoes his personal quest to capture the essence of Provençal landscapes. The painting , created on a sunny morning, resonates with his love for the outdoors and his desire to immortalize these fleeting moments filled with emotion. The beauty of this moment is found in every brushstroke of La Carrière de Bibémus , which he conceived as a true tribute to nature.