CИzanne, Paul: Still Life galleria
Paul CИzanne, one of the creators of modern art, was called the
``solidifier of
Impressionism''.
And indeed he does not draw his picture before painting it: instead,
he creates space and depth of perspective by means of planes of color,
which are freely associated and at the same time contrasted and compared.
The facets which are thus produced create not just one but many
perspectives, and in this way volume comes once again to dominate
the composition, no longer a product of the line but rather of the color
itself. His still-lifes, in their simplicity and delicate tonal harmony,
are a typical work and thus ideal for an understanding of CИzanne's art.
Most of his pictures are still lifes. These were done in the studio, with
simple props; a cloth, some apples, a vase or bowl and, later in his
career, plaster sculptures. CИzanne's still lifes are both traditional and
modern. The fruits and objects are readily identifiable, but they have no
aroma, no sensual or tactile appeal and no other function other than as
passive decorative objects coexisting in the same flat space. They bear
no relation to the colorful vegetables of Provence -- gorgeous red
tomatoes, purple aubergines, and bright green courgettes. In his pursuit
of the essence of art, CИzanne had to suppress earthly delights.
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Apples, Peaches, Pears, and Grapes
c. 1879-80 (120 Kb); Oil on canvas, 38.5 x 46.5 cm (15 1/8 x 18 1/4 in);
The Hermitage, St. Petersburg;
No. 3KP 1580. Formerly collection Bernhard Koehler, Berlin
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Still Life with Compotier
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The Blue Vase
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Still Life
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Still Life with Commode
1883-87 (110 Kb); Oil on canvas, 73.3 x 92.2 cm (28 7/8 x 36 3/8");
Bayerische Staatsgemaldesammlungen, Munich; Venturi no. 496
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Still Life with Plate of Cherries
1885-87 (160 Kb); Oil on canvas, 58.1 x 68.9 cm (22 /78 x 27");
Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Venturi no. 498
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Still Life with Apples
c. 1890 (110 Kb); Oil on canvas, 35.2 x 46.2 cm (13 3/4 x 18 1/8 in);
The Hermitage, St. Petersburg
No. ZKP 558. Formerly collection Otto Krebs, Holzdorf
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Still Life with Basket of Apples
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Still Life with Apples
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Still Life with Peppermint Bottle
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Still Life with Water Jug
c. 1892-3 (110 Kb); Oil on canvas, 53 x 71.1 cm;
Tate Gallery, London
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Compotier, Pitcher, and Fruit (Nature morte)
1892-94 (110 Kb); Oil on canvas, 72.5 x 91.8 cm (28 3/4 x 36 1/4 in);
The Barnes Foundation, Merion, Pennsylvania
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Still Life With a Basket (Kitchen Table)
c. 1890-95; MusИe d'Orsay, Paris
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Still Life with Plaster Cupid
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Le vase paillИ
c. 1895 (170 Kb); Ginger Jar and Fruit;
Oil on canvas, 73 x 60 cm (28 3/4 x 23 5/8 in);
The Barnes Foundation, Merion, Pennsylvania
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Pommes et oranges
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Table, Napkin, and Fruit (Un coin de table)
1895-1900 (150 Kb);
Oil on canvas, 47 x 56 cm (18 1/4 x 22 in);
The Barnes Foundation, Merion, Pennsylvania
(thanks to
Elvyre Desbiolles
and Eric Vincent)
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Still Life with Onions and Bottle
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Still Life with Apples
1895-98 (130 Kb); Oil on canvas; 68.8 x 92.7 cm (27 x 36 1/2);
The Museum of Modern Art, New York; Venturi 736
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Still Life with Skull (Nature morte au crane)
1895-1900 (110 Kb); Oil on canvas, 54.3 x 65 cm (21 3/8 x 25 5/8 in);
The Barnes Foundation, Merion, Pennsylvania
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Pyramid of Skulls
c. 1901 (130 Kb); Oil on canvas, 37 x 45.5 cm (14 5/8 x 17 7/8");
Private collection; Venturi no. 753
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Chrysanthemums (Vase fleuri)
1896-98 (Rewald); c.1900 (160 Kb);
Oil on canvas, 70 x 57.8 cm (27 1/2 x 22 3/4 in);
The Barnes Foundation, Merion, Pennsylvania
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Nature morte avec rideau et pichet fleuri
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Still Life with Watermelon and Pomegranates
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Still Life: Apples, Bottle and Chairback
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Nature morte au vase pique-fleurs
© 22 Jun 1996,
Nicolas Pioch -
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