Study of Puget’s ‘Milo of Crotona’ (1880-1883)

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Welcome to our gallery’s exploration of "Study of Puget’s ‘Milo of Crotona'" by Paul Cézanne, a compelling artwork dated between 1880 and 1883. This sketch is a fine demonstration of Cézanne's detailed yet expressive study technique, highlighting his interest in the sculptures of the past as a pathway to understand form and movement.In this drawing, Cézanne captures the dramatic and powerful scene of Milo of Crotona, an ancient wrestler who was said to have tried to split a tree apart with his bare hands, only to trap himself and be devoured by wild beasts. The tension and strain in Milo’s muscles are palpable, articulated through swift, robust pencil strokes that animate the composition. The viewer can almost feel the desperation and raw energy of Milo’s struggle against the unyielding wood, mirroring human vulnerability against nature’s immutable force.Cézanne’s choice to study Pierre Puget's famous sculpture not only reflects his dedication to classical themes but also his innovative approach to modern art. By focusing on the dynamic expression of physical exertion, Cézanne moves beyond simple reproduction, infusing the piece with a sense of immediacy and emotional depth that speaks to the viewer across centuries.

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Paul Cézanne was a French artist and Post-Impressionist painter whose work laid the foundations of the transition from the 19th-century conception of artistic endeavour to a new and radically different world of art in the 20th century.