Paul Cezanne Oil Painting Reproductions

The Journey of Paul Cezanne from Aix-en-Provence to Paris

Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, France. ¹ In 1859, Cézanne enrolled in the law faculty of the University of Aix-en-Provence at his father's request. ¹ In 1860, Cézanne painted large-format murals of the four seasons on the walls of the drawing room at the Jas de Bouffan estate. ¹

Cézanne moved to Paris in April 1861 after his application to the École des Beaux-Arts was turned down. ¹ His early "dark" period from 1861 to 1870 was influenced by French Romanticism and early Realism. ¹ Cézanne's paintings were shown in the first exhibition of the Salon des Refusés in 1863. ¹

In 1872, Cézanne accepted an invitation from Camille Pissarro to work in Pontoise in the Oise Valley. ¹ During his Impressionist period from 1870 to 1878, Camille Pissarro and Cézanne painted landscapes together in Pontoise and Auvers. ¹ Cézanne's painting "The Hanged Man's House" was sold at the first Impressionist group exhibition in 1874. ¹

In 1877, Cézanne presented 16 of his works in the third Impressionist exhibition, which was the last time he exhibited with them. ¹ In 1882, Cézanne secured his first and only successful submission to the official Salon de Paris. ¹ During the autumn of 1885, Cézanne stayed in Gardanne, where he produced paintings that anticipated the cubist style. ¹

On April 28, 1886, Paul Cézanne and Hortense Fiquet were married in Aix. ¹ In 1890, Cézanne developed diabetes, making it harder to deal with others. ¹ Ambroise Vollard opened Cézanne's first solo exhibition in November 1895. ¹ In 1897, Cézanne's landscape "The Mill on the Couleuvre near Pontoise" was purchased for the Berlin National Gallery. ¹

Maurice Denis's 1900 painting "Hommage à Cézanne" is currently located in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. ¹ In 1902, Cézanne had his studio built north of Aix-en-Provence along the Chemin des Lauves. ¹ In 1903, Cézanne exhibited for the first time at the newly established Salon d'Automne. ¹ Cézanne's final painting before his death was "Portrait of the Gardener Vallier," painted in 1906. ¹

Selecting Your Cezanne Art for Your Home

When choosing cezanne art for your home, consider how his unique brushwork and structured compositions interact with your room's light. Our hand-painted oil reproduction of Bend in Forest Road brings a rich, structural forest scene into your living space, showing his early steps toward Cubism.

If you prefer cooler tones, the deep, atmospheric blues of Blue Landscape offer a serene focal point for a bedroom. For a deeply personal piece, the Portrait of the Gardener Vallier captures the quiet dignity of the artist's final subject. ¹

Choosing Your Canvas Size and Style

Cézanne's work is central to our Post-Impressionism collection, bridging Impressionist light with structured form. If you enjoy this style, you might also appreciate our Vincent van Gogh reproductions. Several of Cézanne's works are featured among the most popular paintings in our catalog, as well as the greatest paintings of all time.

Every reproduction is hand-painted in oil on museum-grade linen, brushstroke by brushstroke, by a skilled studio artist. Prices start from $350, depending on the dimensions you select. Seven sizes are listed for each work, but you can request any dimensions or original proportions through our custom sizing page to perfectly fit your wall.

Sources

1. en.wikipedia.org