Pélicans
1877-1880
Paul Cézanne, often called the father of modern art, shows his playful side in this quick, scribbly sketch of two pelicans. Instead of rigid details, he uses loose, energetic lines to capture the birds' awkward, huddled shapes, almost as if they're mid-wiggle. This drawing from the late 1870s offers a charming peek into the Post-Impressionist master's process, revealing how he broke down complex forms into simple flows long before applying his famous chunky brushstrokes.
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