I find the slight tilt of the head interesting. Almost like he’s listening to someone tell an interesting story. This guy is a listener – it’s in the body language! Fabulous painting, love the bold brush strokes and dark background – it adds the the air of mystery. Is he dressed and at a formal event, or is he undercover on a mission seeking the truth, is this a self-portrait or did a woman paint this painting? Questions. I love paintings that produce questions and keep the mind wandering.
Can you guess who this week’s artist is? Answer below…
Ok, before you scroll down, were you able to guess? Do you want to take a moment to think it over? I’m amazed at the number of artists who truly know art history. The origins of certain works are so important, aren’t they? Ok, if you need to check (or message me) look below for the answer…
A N S W E R :
Head of a Man, 1865
- Paul Cézanne, French, 1839-1906
Oil on canvas
- Unframed: 16 3/4 × 13 1/8 inches (42.5 × 33.3 cm)
- 27 3/4 × 24 5/8 × 2 5/8 inches (70.5 × 62.5 × 6.7 cm)
Founders Society Purchase, Robert H. Tannahill Foundation Fund
72.465
Read about Paul Cezanne HERE, from National Gallery of Art! Always fascinating!
Were you able to guess this week’s artist? If not, no worries, check back next week!
IMAGE taken at Detroit Institute of Art
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