The Plate of Apples c. 1877

"The Plate of Apples" (c. 1877) by Paul Cézanne is a still life painting characterized by the artist's signature use of color and form. The composition features a bowl brimming with apples, their surfaces rendered with short, distinct brushstrokes. The colors are vibrant and slightly disjointed, contributing to the painting's sense of depth and texture. Cézanne’s exploration of the geometric forms and spatial relationships in the scene anticipates the development of Cubism, a prominent art movement in the early 20th century.