Man Wearing a Straw Hat 1905 - 1906

Paul Cézanne's "Man Wearing a Straw Hat," created between 1905 and 1906, exemplifies the artist's signature Post-Impressionist style. The watercolor depicts a figure, likely a peasant, seated in a chair, with broad, blocky brushstrokes that emphasize form and volume. Cézanne's use of color is bold and simplified, creating a sense of depth and space. The fragmented and simplified depiction of the man and his surroundings are hallmarks of Cézanne's later work, where he explored the relationship between form, color, and space, paving the way for modern art.