Description
Brilliant in its use of color and space, “The Gulf of Marseilles” by Paul Cézanne is one of the French artist’s best-known landscapes. Known alternatively as “The Bay of Marseilles, view from L’Estaque”, the 1885 painting is the pinnacle of his series celebrating the Mediterranean fishing village. Cézanne came to regard the area as a welcome retreat from life’s complications, and the peace and joy he felt are on full display in this view from above the bay. The post-impressionist’s deliberate brushstrokes and sense of structure work to great effect here. He balances the hard angles of the houses with the softer lines of the vegetation and water, and the bright reds of land with the calming blues of the sea and sky. The effect is of a tranquil day on the beach that stays with you when life gets hectic. Order this Cézanne reproduction oil on canvas and add framing to give your living space the relaxing quality it needs.
