Houses Along a Road 1881

"Houses Along a Road" (1881) by Paul Cézanne is a quintessential example of the artist's signature style. The painting depicts a rural scene with a winding road flanked by stone walls, lush foliage, and quaint houses. Cézanne's use of color and brushwork creates a sense of depth and volume, while the geometric shapes and simplified forms evoke a sense of order and structure. This painting, now housed in the Hermitage Museum, exemplifies Cézanne's profound impact on the development of modern art.