Portrait de Monsieur Chocquet 1877 - 1881

"Portrait de Monsieur Chocquet" is a charcoal drawing created between 1877 and 1881 by the French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne. The work depicts a close-up view of a man's face, characterized by bold strokes and a distinct sense of volume. Cézanne's characteristic use of chiaroscuro and simplified forms, which emphasize the subject's features rather than minute details, is evident in this portrait. This drawing showcases Cézanne's exploration of portraiture and his transition towards a more abstract and subjective style.