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Basket of Apples
Still life with a basket of apples, known for the characteristic disruption of perspective, where the right and left sides of the table seem captured from different viewpoints. Cézanne combines elements of Impressionism and Cubism in the painting, showing the complexity of visual perception. The composition is balanced despite the apparent lack of symmetry, thanks to the use of color contrasts and the tilt of elements, influencing the dynamic character of the image.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Paul Cézanne
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Date of birth and death
19 January 1839 – 22 October 1906
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Natinality
French
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Style
Post-Impressionism, pioneering geometric form in painting, color modulation, multiple perspectives
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Significant works
Mont Sainte-Victoire series, The Card Players, The Bathers, Pyramid of Skulls, Rideau, Cruchon et Compotier
Information about the work
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Year:
1895
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Theme:
Still life, fruits, basket, nature, studying perception
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting shows Cézanne's experiments with depicting different viewpoints on a single plane, serving as a bridge between Impressionism and Cubism. It is a reflection on how we see the world and how this can be conveyed in painting.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret the painting in the context of the transition from Impressionism to Cubism, paying attention to formal techniques and the way space and forms are represented.See other works by this artist
