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Woman in a Green Hat (Madame Cezanne)
Portrait of a woman in a green hat, probably the artist's wife. The painting is an example of Cézanne's mature style, characterized by the use of small planes of color and a methodical, almost geometric depiction of forms. The figure is shown in a one-dimensional treatment, with a delicate, engaged facial expression strongly contrasted with rich coloration.
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:
1894-1895
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Theme:
Portrait, figure, study of a close person, post-impressionist art
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting presents an intimate and personal view of the artist's close person, simultaneously showcasing Cézanne's stylistic experiments with the construction of space and color.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret as an example of an innovative approach to portraiture in the context of the post-impressionist revolution in painting, with attention to form and use of color.See other works by this artist
