Paul Alexis Reading a Manuscript to Emile Zola 1870

Paul Cézanne's "Paul Alexis Reading a Manuscript to Emile Zola" (1870) is a depiction of the artist's friend, the writer Paul Alexis, reading to the renowned novelist Émile Zola. Cézanne's characteristic style of post-impressionism is evident in the thick brushstrokes and muted color palette. The scene is intimate and focused on the two figures, capturing a moment of intellectual exchange. The painting is currently located at the Museo de Arte de Sao Paulo (MASP) in Brazil.