Portrait of Madame Cezanne 1881

"Portrait of Madame Cézanne" is an oil painting by Paul Cézanne, created in 1881. This work depicts the artist's wife, Hortense Fiquet, seated in a crimson armchair against a muted green background. Cézanne's distinctive use of brushstrokes and color creates a sense of solidity and depth, contributing to the painting's Post-Impressionist style. The subject's composed pose and subdued expression convey a sense of quiet contemplation, while the geometric forms and flattened perspective characteristic of Cézanne's work give the painting a timeless quality.