Portrait of Madame Cezanne 1878

"Portrait of Madame Cézanne" is an oil painting by Paul Cézanne, created in 1878, and is currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The painting features Cézanne's wife, Hortense Fiquet, seated in a red armchair. The subject is portrayed with a somber expression, her hands clasped in her lap. The artist's distinctive style is evident in the bold brushstrokes and simplified forms, which create a sense of solidity and volume. The painting's use of vibrant colors, particularly the contrasting red of the armchair against the blue of her blouse, adds to the overall dynamism of the composition. Cézanne's focus on form and structure, alongside his exploration of color, established him as a key figure in the development of Post-Impressionism.