An artwork on Galleree from The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About the artwork
Trees and Houses Near the Jas de BouffanPaul Cézanne
French, Aix-en-Provence 1839–1906 Aix-en-Provence
1885–86
26 3/4 × 36 1/4 in. (67.9 × 92.1 cm)
Framed: 38 7/8 × 47 3/4 in. (98.7 × 121.3 cm)
Painting
Oil on canvas
Robert Lehman Collection
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
In "Trees and Houses Near the Jas de Bouffan," Paul Cézanne takes us into a serene landscape filled with bare trees and a hint of a distant house. The scene is quiet, with a gentle arrangement of colors that suggests early spring or late autumn.
Cézanne’s brushstrokes, thick and deliberate, create a texture that invites viewers to feel the chill in the air. The trees stand tall, their branches reaching out like fingers, framing the house hidden in the background. This composition draws the eye, leading us from the foreground into the gentle depth of the scene.
The palette is soft, featuring earthy greens and muted browns, contrasting with the pale blue sky. This choice of color gives the painting a tranquil and contemplative mood. We can almost hear the whispers of leaves rustling in the wind and feel the stillness of the countryside.
Through this artwork, Cézanne captures a moment of calmness, reminding us of the beauty found in nature’s subtle changes. It invites viewers to pause and appreciate the simplicity and peace existing in the everyday landscape.
About the artist
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