Cézanne The Self-portraits
Cézanne The Self-portraits by Steven Platzman, published by Thames & Hudson in 2001, offers an insightful exploration of the self-portraits of Paul Cézanne, a pivotal figure in 19th-century art. This first edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The book begins with Cézanne’s early struggles in the Parisian art scene of the 1860s, highlighting the hostility he felt towards both the official Salon and avant-garde movements. As the narrative progresses into the 1870s, it reflects his isolation amid political and cultural upheaval, showcasing a transformation in his self-portraits that reveal a more sober and accommodating persona.
Readers will find a comprehensive analysis of Cézanne’s artistic evolution through his self-portraits, which embody both his personal struggles and his commitment to his aesthetic vision. The book includes a definitive catalogue of all his painted and drawn self-portraits, providing a thorough examination of his work and its significance in the context of painting in France. Platzman’s study is accessible and richly illustrated, making it a valuable resource for those interested in art criticism and interpretation related to Cézanne’s life and legacy.
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Platzman begins with the young Cézanne struggling to make his mark in the Parisian art world of the 1860s. His earliest self-portraits express all the hostility he projected at both the official Salon and the avant-garde in these years. By the early 1870s, however, he found himself deeply isolated – military defeat and revolutionary upheaval had produced a conservative backlash throughout French political and cultural life. His self-portraits depict a more sober and accommodating figure, often sporting the rough-and-ready outdoor attire of the plein-air Impressionist painter.These works are also, finally, serene and magisterial, depicting a man who, despite the doubts that never left him, had seen his aesthetic path and was sworn to pursue it till the day he died. ”Cézanne – The Self-Portraits” is a ground-breaking study of the nineteenth century’s greatest painter. Accessible, authoritative and generously illustrated, it concludes with a definitive catalogue of all Cézanne’s painted and drawn self-portraits.
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