Still Life Apples, a Bottle and Chairback 1902

Paul Cézanne’s “Still Life Apples, a Bottle and Chairback,” painted in 1902, exemplifies the artist’s signature style of Post-Impressionism, where he explored the breakdown of form and the building of complex structures with color. This still life features a plate of apples, a bottle, and a chairback, rendered with thick brushstrokes and vibrant, saturated colors. Cézanne sought to capture the essence of the objects by applying color in distinct patches, creating a textured and almost sculptural effect. The use of bold, contrasting colors and the simplification of forms contribute to the dynamism and expressive quality of this iconic work.