Description
In the work "The murder" (1868) by Paul Cézanne, there is a dramatic representation that, although difficult to typecast in the context of the styles of the time, reflects an intense exploration of human emotions and a remarkable advance in the technique pictorial. The painting captures a raw and distressing moment with an atmosphere of palpable tension, a topic that is not common in the work of the master French, but, however, shows his ability to experiment with complex topics.
The composition of the work is characterized by a structure of central figures that seem to be in the epicenter of a tragic event. In it painting, A man lies on the floor, apparently deceased, while a second character represents inclined on him, suggesting an impact interaction between the two. This visual dynamic causes in the viewer a mixture of curiosity and horror, emphasizing the brutality of the reflected act. Cézanne uses a distinctive use of forms, which are robust and almost sculptural, as opposed to the fragility of the moment represented. This choice gives the scene an almost monumental quality, turning the tragic into the almost epic.
The use of color in "the murder" is another notable aspect. Cézanne uses a dominant terrous palette that contributes to creating a gloomy atmosphere. The brown, ocher and green tones penetrate the scene, providing a basis for the action that occurs in the foreground, while the touches of brighter colors in some details provide a slight contrast. This chromatic choice not only highlights the seriousness of the subject, but also reaffirms the artist's will to distance themselves from the most conventional techniques of his time, seeking an expressiveness that transcends realism.
An interesting point about the work is its relationship with symbolism. Although Cézanne is not generally recognized as a symbolist artist, "the murder" evokes a range of interpretations that can be read through a symbolic lens. The figures in the painting, Cattered in an instant of violence, reflexes of social or psychological tensions can be considered, which suggests that the work goes beyond the simple representation of an event and deepens a comment on the human condition.
Cézanne, whose approach revolutionized the course of modern art, cultivated a vision that sought to capture the essence rather than superficial forms. In this sense, "the murder" is a testimony of their interest in the psychological study of the characters, a feature that prefigures the concerns that artists such as fauvistas and cubists would later develop, who would continue to experience with the form and emotion.
Although "the murder" is not as well known as other works by Cézanne, it represents a significant chapter in its artistic evolution. The amalgam of the dramatic and the formal, the innovative use of color and the exploration of the human figure in a borderline situation contribute to building an image that invites the viewer to reflect on the intimacy of pain and complexity of interpersonal relationships. Thus, Cézanne, even in his search for the foundation of the form, presents here a shocking portrait of the fragility of life and the inevitability of death, elements that resonate in the history of art throughout the times.
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