Head of a Boy Seen from Behind (c. 1885)
Paul Cézannec. 1885 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1906)
Specifications
- Year
- c. 1885
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1839–1906
About the artwork
This page presents "Head of a Boy Seen from Behind" (c. 1885), created by Paul Cézanne. About the period around c. 1885: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Drawings, a short history: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash.
"Head of a Boy Seen from Behind" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1839–1906
If you like the visual language of Paul Cézanne, explore more works by the same artist in our collection.
