Waking Up [verso] c. 1880

"Waking Up [verso]" is a watercolor painting by Paul Cézanne, created around 1880. The artwork depicts a reclining nude figure, seemingly awakening, while another figure stands behind a table holding a bowl of fruit. This composition highlights Cézanne's signature style, characterized by bold brushstrokes and a focus on geometric forms. The interplay of light and shadow creates depth and texture, suggesting a moment of intimacy and introspection. This drawing, along with others from this period, showcases Cézanne's exploration of the human figure and his early experiments with color and form that would later influence the development of modern art.