Pierrot and Harlequin (Mardi Gras)
- Artist
- Paul Cezanne
- Date
- 1888
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Pushkin Museum
"Pierrot and Harlequin (Mardi Gras)" is an oil painting created between 1888 and 1890 by Paul Cézanne, currently housed in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow. Executed on canvas, this work exemplifies Cézanne's exploration of Post-impressionism. Depicting the commedia dell'arte characters Pierrot and Harlequin, it blends elements of genre painting with Cézanne's signature style. The piece captures the playful and theatrical essence of Mardi Gras festivities, reflecting Cézanne’s innovative approach to form and color within the Post-impressionist movement.
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