Study of the Allegorical Figure France in Rubens' "The Exchange of the Two Princesses" 1882 - 1885

Paul Cézanne's "Study of the Allegorical Figure France in Rubens' 'The Exchange of the Two Princesses'" is a pencil drawing created between 1882 and 1885. This study, characteristic of Cézanne's approach to art, focuses on the figure of France from Peter Paul Rubens' painting "The Exchange of the Two Princesses." Cézanne simplifies the figure, highlighting its form through gestural lines and capturing its essence. The drawing demonstrates Cézanne's interest in analyzing and reinterpreting masterworks, pushing the boundaries of artistic representation. Cézanne's sketch, captured in a small format, reveals his fascination with the human figure and his dedication to studying the works of his predecessors.