Fondo del burrone
circa 1879
Paul Cézanne was obsessed with the rugged landscape of his home in Provence, and this rocky scene is a perfect example of his fascination. Instead of smooth, realistic details, he built the mountain and trees using thick, blocky brushstrokes that look almost like a puzzle waiting to be assembled. This approach was revolutionary, paving the way for Cubism and changing how artists saw the world forever. He painted this around 1879, capturing the harsh, sun-baked terrain that he returned to again and again throughout his life.
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