A Man seen from Behind
1880-1883
Paul Cézanne was obsessed with capturing the underlying geometry of the world, and even in this quick, scribbly sketch, you can see his brain working. We see a figure from behind, perched on a chair, rendered with loose, searching lines that feel almost like he's thinking out loud on paper. It’s a classic example of his Post-Impressionist style, where the process of looking is just as important as the final result. That little head study at the bottom? It looks like he was testing out angles before committing to the main figure, showing us the messy, brilliant reality of an artist's studio.
- Technique
- Pencil drawing
- Material
- Paper