Description
Complicated yet fascinating, “The House of the Hanged Man” from 1873 introduced the world to Paul Cézanne’s unique version of Impressionism. Depicting an abandoned house previously occupied by the titular man, Cézanne places paths, branches and a bank as potential lines of sight to follow, giving it a drama that defies its simple subject. A pair of barren trees obstructs the view of the house, and when paired with the lack of people, gives it a sense of solitude that borders on abandonment. The influence of Camille Pissarro can be seen in this Cézanne Auvers period painting, with more subdued colors and a toned-down presentation compared to his earlier works. But he still uses non-Impressionist traits such as place more focus on the solidity of objects, which is seen in the beautiful use of texture in the foreground. “House of the Hanged Man at Auvers” remains one of Cézanne’s most fascinating works and will be quickly become the highlight of your collection.
