Antoine Dominique Sauveur Aubert (born 1817), the Artist's Uncle
Original title: Antoine Dominique Sauveur Aubert (born 1817), the Artist's Uncle
kurzbeschreibung
Antoine Dominique Sauveur Aubert, the artist's uncle, is shown in a bust-length portrait. Paul Cézanne painted this oil on canvas in 1866. The sitter wears a white cap, a white jacket with a blue collar, and a necklace; his hands are folded in front of him.
Description
The man looks straight at the viewer, his face framed by a white cap. He is dressed in a white jacket with a blue collar and wears a necklace. His hands are clasped before his body. A dark background makes the light figure stand out. The colors are strong, the brushstrokes clearly visible, giving the surface a palpable texture.
Context
Painted in 1866, this portrait belongs to a period when Cézanne was deeply engaged with realism. Antoine Dominique Sauveur Aubert, the painter's uncle, was an important figure in his life. At that time, Cézanne had not yet developed the stylized forms that would later characterize his work.
Impact
The sitter's direct gaze creates a strong presence. Because the background remains dark and the clothing bright, facial features and posture come to the fore, giving the picture a quiet dignity.
Technique
The painting is executed in oil on canvas. The visible brushstrokes and thick application of paint give the surface a relief-like quality. Here Cézanne worked realistically with lively colors that emphasize fabric and facial forms.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)