Madame Cezanne in Blue 1890

"Madame Cézanne in Blue" is a portrait painting by Paul Cézanne, completed in 1890. Cézanne's wife, Hortense Fiquet, is depicted in the artwork, her face is rendered with the artist’s signature geometric style and heavy brushstrokes. The background is simplified and a focus is placed on the form of the sitter, creating a sense of solidity and presence. Cézanne’s exploration of color and form in this portrait is characteristic of his Post-Impressionist style.