Flowers in a Vase 1873

"Flowers in a Vase" is a still life oil painting created by Paul Cézanne in 1873. The work features a vibrant array of flowers in a blue vase set against a dark background. Cézanne, a pioneer of Post-Impressionism, employed a bold and distinct style characterized by thick brushstrokes and fragmented forms. His signature approach to color and perspective is evident in this piece, lending a sense of depth and dynamism to the seemingly simple subject matter. The composition is striking in its simplicity, yet it reflects Cézanne's ongoing exploration of the relationship between light and form, a hallmark of his artistic vision. This work exemplifies Cézanne's influence on 20th-century art, particularly his contributions to Cubism.