Portrait Of Antoine-Fortuné Marion 1871

"Portrait of Antoine-Fortuné Marion" is a painting by Paul Cézanne, created in 1871. The painting is a close-up portrait of the subject's head and shoulders, with a strong emphasis on the sitter's facial features, captured in Cézanne's signature style. The thick brushstrokes and the simplified forms are characteristic of Cézanne's early work, which was influenced by Impressionism, but also began to explore his own unique visual language. While the painting depicts a specific individual, it transcends a mere likeness, expressing a deeper sense of human presence and the artist's keen observation.