Portrait of Joachim 1896

Paul Cézanne's *Portrait of Joachim*, painted in 1896, is a striking example of the artist's signature style. Cézanne's Post-Impressionist technique is evident in the bold brushstrokes and fragmented forms that create a sense of depth and volume. The sitter, Joachim Gasquet, a writer and friend of Cézanne, is depicted with a stoic expression, his features rendered with geometric precision, emphasizing the artist's focus on structure and form. This work exemplifies Cézanne's contribution to the development of modern art, paving the way for Cubism and Abstract Expressionism.