Madame Cézanne with her Head Lowered (1893-1896)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Paul Cézanne's intimate sketch "Madame Cézanne with her Head Lowered" (1893-1896) showcases the serene and thoughtful mood of Hortense Fiquet, Cézanne's wife, who posed for the artist numerous times throughout their life together. In this poignant sketch, the delicate pencil strokes capture the gentle contours of her face and the downward tilt of her head, which conveys a sense of introspection or quietude.The drawing, executed primarily in graphite, utilizes subtle shading and sketchy lines to emphasize the soft features and serene expression of Madame Cézanne. The absence of vibrant colors and background details focuses the viewer’s attention solely on her form and expression, encouraging a moment of contemplation about the subject’s inner thoughts or emotions at the time of the portrait.