The girl to piano (Overture of Tannhauser) - 1869


size(cm): 75x45
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The painting "The girl to piano" (Obertura de Tannhauser) of Paul Cézanne, created in 1869, is a fascinating work that is located at an intermediate point of his career, when the artist began to consolidate his individuality as a painter and distancing himself from the more traditional academia techniques. This work, which represents a young woman sitting to the piano, is a notable example of Cézanne's ability to capture the intimacy of everyday life through a controlled color palette and a carefully structured composition.

The central figure of painting is the young woman, who, with a serene and contemplative attitude, seems to immerse himself in the act of touching the piano, evoking a feeling of tranquility and concentration. His posture, with delicately inns on the keys, transmits a deep connection between the body and music, a recurring theme in many artworks where music and human figure intertwine. The choice to represent a woman in the piano context can also be interpreted as recognition of femininity and her role in the world of music and art, an issue that would begin to gain importance in the European sphere of the nineteenth century.

As for the color palette, Cézanne uses a combination of warm tones and content that provides depth and texture to the scene. The colors are warm and terrible, predominantly the brown and ocher next to subtle luminosities in the white and yellow tones of the lighting that sneaks into the room. This chromatic harmony not only provides an introspective atmosphere, but also enhances the figure of the young woman, who is dressed in color of a color that gently contrasts with the piano. This attention to color and light is characteristic of Cézanne's style, where nuances help create a three -dimensionality that lives with the pictorial plane.

From the compositional point of view, Cézanne structures the work through soft and rounded lines that guide the viewer's gaze. The arrangement of the piano and the figure of the young woman are delicately intertwined with the surrounding space, creating a cozy and almost intimate atmosphere. The fund, which presents an environment without an excessive amount of details, allows the main figure to highlight even more, giving the viewer a clear focus without distractions.

It is interesting to consider that "the girl to piano" is in a period in which Cézanne began to explore the possibilities of painting as a means of expression, moving towards a style that is later associated with post -impressionism. This work can be compared with other representations of everyday life and the female figure of its contemporary, Edgar Degas, who also concentrated his attention on dance and music, although from a more dynamic perspective and often focused on movement.

"The girl to the piano" is not just a portrait of a woman playing an instrument; It is a celebration of the union between the art of sound and visual art. In the still figure of the girl and the piano, Cézanne manages to capture an ephemeral moment that will resonate throughout history. This work is a testimony of how, through painting, not only the image can be evoked but also the essence of music, making this work a milestone in the artistic evolution of the nineteenth century and a precursor in more modern ways in The representation of the figure and space. Thus, Cézanne, with its singular approach, is established as a bridge between the academic and the innovative, using the symphony of color and the way to travel through human emotions through art.

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