A Village Road near Auvers 1872 - 1873

"A Village Road near Auvers" is an oil painting by Paul Cézanne, created between 1872-1873, capturing a winding dirt road in the French countryside. The scene is dominated by muted greens and browns, punctuated by the whitewashed wall of a building on the right. Cézanne's signature brushstrokes create a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the solidity of the forms and the light filtering through the trees. This painting is a testament to Cézanne's pioneering approach to landscape painting, laying the groundwork for the Impressionist movement and beyond.