The Smoker 1890

"The Smoker," painted in 1890 by Paul Cézanne, depicts a man in a seated pose holding a pipe. The painting is an example of Cézanne's Post-Impressionist style, characterized by its bold brushstrokes, geometric forms, and simplified color palette. The sitter's face is rendered with expressive detail, while the background features a combination of geometric and organic shapes. The artwork is currently on display at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and is a testament to Cézanne's exploration of form, color, and composition.