Head of a Boy 1887 - 1889

"Head of a Boy" is a pencil drawing by Paul Cézanne, created between 1887 and 1889. It depicts a young boy's head in profile, rendered with Cézanne's characteristic use of strong lines and shading. The artist’s fascination with form is evident in the way he captures the subject's features, emphasizing the planes and contours of the face. This drawing is a compelling example of Cézanne's early exploration of the human form, which would later evolve into his iconic style of depicting the world in a way that emphasized geometric structures and solidity.