Self-Portrait [recto] c. 1880 - 1882

Paul Cézanne's "Self-Portrait [recto]" (c. 1880 - 1882) is a pencil drawing, a medium the artist often used for preliminary sketches. The drawing showcases Cézanne's signature style, characterized by bold lines and simplified forms, particularly evident in the rendering of the face and beard. This intimate portrayal of the artist himself exemplifies his fascination with capturing the essence of form and structure, laying the groundwork for his later, more monumental paintings.