Study for ‘The Judgement of Paris’ or ‘The Amorous Shepherd’ 1883 - 1886

This is a study, a preparatory drawing, by Paul Cézanne for his painting, “The Judgement of Paris”. It is a loose and gestural drawing, executed in graphite on paper, that captures the energy and movement of figures. Cézanne was famous for his use of color and form, his work influenced the development of modern art. Cézanne’s interest in the human form and his use of simplified geometric shapes can be seen in this study, which predates his more famous paintings.