Castle of Marines 1890

"Castle of Marines" is an oil painting on canvas by Paul Cézanne, painted in 1890. This work is a prime example of Cézanne's signature style, characterized by geometric shapes and a fragmented, brushstroke-heavy composition. The painting depicts a chateau, or castle, nestled among foliage and trees, with its facade highlighted in pale white against a background of greens and blues. Cézanne's distinct brushwork contributes to the overall feeling of depth and solidity in the painting. The castle and surrounding landscape are rendered in a manner that emphasizes Cézanne's focus on structure and form, a characteristic that greatly influenced the development of Cubism.