Study of Puget’s ‘Hercules Resting’ c. 1879

Paul Cézanne's "Study of Puget’s ‘Hercules Resting’" is a pencil drawing that is believed to be from around 1879. This artwork exemplifies Cézanne's interest in the study of the human form and his desire to understand the complexities of the human body in motion. The drawing captures the essence of a muscular figure, likely inspired by the work of the sculptor Pierre-Jean Puget. Cézanne's signature loose and fragmented strokes create a sense of movement and depth, hinting at his later contributions to Post-Impressionism.