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Mont Sainte-Victoire [recto]

Paul Cezanne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is low in the composition. Loose tree sketches are visible along the horizon line. The artist used watercolor with soft strokes to suggest forms. The color palette includes greens, blues, and beige with hints of purple and blue.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1895
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4579 × 2931 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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