View of the Domaine Saint-Joseph
late 1880s
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
25 5/8 x 32 in. (65.1 x 81.3 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1913
Accession Number
13.66
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Art Historical Context
Paul Cézanne's *View of the Domaine-Joseph*, painted in the late 188s, captures the rugged beauty of Provence's mountainous landscapes near Aix-en-Provence, a region that deeply inspired the artist throughout his career. As a Post-Impressionist, Cézanne moved beyond Impressionism's fleeting light effects, instead constructing solid forms through deliberate color and brushwork. This oil on canvas exemplifies his fascination with the local terrain, including estates like the Domaine Saint-Joseph where he sought to convey the enduring structure of nature. Measuring 25⅝ × 32 inches, the painting ...
About the Artist
Paul Cézanne · 1839–1906
Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of modern art, often called the "Father of Modern Art" for his revolutionary approach to form, color, and pictorial space. Born in Aix-en-Provence to a wealthy banker who discouraged artistic pursuits, Cézanne rejected a legal career to pursue painting, though he remained financially dependent on his family until...