Fisherman on the Rocks 1864

Paul Cézanne's "Fisherman on the Rocks" (1864) depicts a solitary figure in a tranquil landscape. The fisherman, clad in a white shirt and brown vest, sits on a rock, his fishing rod extending towards a body of water. Cézanne's early works are often characterized by their realistic style, yet in this painting, he begins to experiment with simplified forms and a unique, almost "painterly" application of color. This piece is an early example of the artist's transition from Realism to Impressionism, foreshadowing his later, more abstract works.