Landscape. Study after Nature 1876

This oil painting by Paul Cézanne, titled *Landscape. Study after Nature*, depicts a picturesque scene overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Completed in 1876, the work exemplifies Cézanne's signature style, characterized by bold brushstrokes, geometric forms, and a focus on the interplay of light and color. The viewer's gaze is drawn to the vibrant blue of the water, framed by the verdant foliage of the foreground and the distant hills beyond. This painting reflects Cézanne's exploration of the natural world, his efforts to capture its essence with both realism and artistic expression, laying the groundwork for the development of modern art.