Achille Emperaire
1867 - 1868
Paul Cézanne painted his friend Achille Emperaire, a fellow artist with dwarfism and a hunched back, sitting somewhat awkwardly in a floral armchair. Instead of hiding his friend's physical differences, Cézanne exaggerated the short legs and large head, creating a striking, almost caricature-like figure against a moody black background. The gold text at the top proudly labels him 'Achille Emperaire Painter,' a sweet tribute to a struggling artist who rarely got recognition. Though Cézanne is famous for Post-Impressionism, this early work comes from his 'dark period,' showing a much moodier style before he discovered bright colors.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Musée d'Orsay, Paris
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