Head of the Artist’s Son 1888 - 1889

"Head of the Artist’s Son" is a pencil drawing by Paul Cézanne, created between 1888 and 1889. It depicts a close-up view of the head of Cézanne’s son, Paul, in profile, emphasizing the contours and forms of the face through short, hatched strokes. This drawing exemplifies Cézanne's approach to portraiture, focusing on structure and geometric shapes rather than realistic detail. It is a significant work in his development of a new visual language, one that would later influence many 20th-century artists.