Dark blue vase - 1880


Size (cm): 50x60
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Sale price$220.00 USD

Description

Paul Cézanne's "Blue Clear Jarrón", created in 1880, is a masterful representation that embodies the artist's transition to a more personal and bold pictorial language, where the exploration of the shape and color is manifested with a peculiar dynamism. In this painting, Cézanne renounces the illusion of the form in three dimensions in favor of a significant compactness that highlights the vase as a central element, submerged in a palette of blue, gray and ocher tones that evoke a deep serenity.

The vase, of an intense blue, occupies the central space of the composition, establishing a visual dialogue with the other elements that surround it, such as the apples that rest next to it. The shape of the vase, robust and almost geometric, reflects Cézanne's tendency to simplify natural forms; This approach is one of the precursors of Cubism, although still rooted in a postimpressionist style. The way in which the vase is embodied in the fabric, at the same time energetic and serene, leads us to reflect on the representation of reality through its personal interpretation.

The use of color in "dark blue vase" is particularly notable. Cézanne applies the technique of color in layers, creating nuances that reveal the texture and depth of the vase. The presence of yellow and red in the apples introduces a vibrant contrast that counteracts the fresh blue of the vase, thus enhancing the sensation of harmony that permeates the work. The relationship between colors is not reduced to their mere coexistence; On the other hand, each tone seems to interact, creating a visual symphony that attracts the viewer to a deeper contemplation.

A distinctive feature of this painting is the way Cézanne addresses the light. Through a subtle game of shadows and lights, it suggests lighting that highlights the shape of the vase and fruits, generating a three -dimensionality that challenges the conventions of the pictorial space. The choice of a dark background contrasts with the brightest tones of the vase and the fruit, directing attention to the plasticity of the objects and emphasizing their presence in the visual field.

Although "dark blue vase" does not include human figures, their composition and the nature of objects can invoke a feeling of intimacy and domesticity. This approach in everyday life, the still life, It is a recurring exploration in Cézanne's work, who used to collect elements of his immediate surroundings, thus merging tangible reality with a deeper artistic expression.

In conclusion, "dark blue vase" is erected as a significant example of the evolution of Paul Cézanne's visual language, who sought not only the representation of objects, but a deeper understanding of the essence of shapes and colors. This work stands out not only for its technical mastery, but also for the meditation that invites the viewer to make about the relationship between the visible and the interpretive, an artistic legacy that continues to reverberate in contemporary practice and in the history of art in general.

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