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Paul Cezanne Sketchbook: Owned by the Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number
1951/2.75

Title
Paul Cezanne Sketchbook: Owned by the Art Institute of Chicago

Artist(s)
Paul Cézanne

Artist Nationality
French (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
1870-1886

Medium & Support
ink on paper

Dimensions
9 1/16 in x 5 7/8 in x 1 5/16 in (23.02 cm x 14.92 cm x 3.33 cm)

Credit Line
Museum Purchase

Subject matter
This work is a reproduction of sketchbook of Paul Cezanne's. The sketches in this book span a time period of about 1870-1886. The drawings include a variety of subjects including figure drawings, portraits of his family members, landscapes and still lifes. Various sketches have been identified as the studies for specific paintings. Some of the drawings have also been attributed to Cezanne's son. There are also various notes scribbled throughout the book including drafts of a letter and lists of expendatures. The original sketchbook is owned by the Art Institute of Chicago. 

Physical Description
This object is a facsimile reproduction of a sketchbook of drawings by Paul Cezanne which was published by Curt Valentin. Sketches range in topics, from figures to landscapes, and various objects. There are also various notes scribbled throughout.

Primary Object Classification
Bound Work

Primary Object Type
book

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
If you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit http://umma.umich.edu/request-image for more information and to fill out the online Image Rights and Reproductions Request Form.

Keywords
head
landscapes (representations)
modern and contemporary art
portraits
sketchbooks
sketches
trees

1 Related Resource

CRC Classroom Resource: Art Books 
(Part of: CRC Classroom Resources)

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