Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait by Paul Cezanne
Artist
Paul Cezanne
Date
c.1880
Style
Post-impressionism
Genre
Self-portrait
Location
Oskar Reinhart Foundation
"Self-Portrait" is a fascinating work by Paul Cézanne, thought to be an Self-portrait concealed beneath another image on the canvas. Created during the period of Post-impressionism, the painting exemplifies Cézanne’s innovative approach to Oil painting and his explorations of form and color. Discovered in 2022, the work reveals layers of history, as it was painted over an earlier portrait, possibly a self-portrait. This discovery underscores Cézanne’s significance in shaping modern art and highlights the complex process of artistic creation on the canvas.

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