Cezanne

This richly illustrated exhibition catalog explores the work of Paul Cézanne (1839–1906), one of the most influential artists in the transition from nineteenth-century painting to modern art. Presented at the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen/Basel, the exhibition and its accompanying publication offer a comprehensive overview of Cézanne’s artistic achievements, with a particular focus on the final and most significant phase of his career.

Cézanne’s radical rethinking of painting, through the structuring of form, the use of color as a constructive element, and the deliberate breaking of traditional perspective, laid the groundwork for the emergence of Cubism and the development of modern abstraction. His work bridges Impressionism and the innovations that would define twentieth-century art.

Featuring around eighty oil paintings and watercolors, the catalog provides an in-depth examination of Cézanne’s central themes, including still lifes, landscapes, portraits, and his iconic bathers. These works reveal the artist’s persistent exploration of harmony, structure, and the relationship between perception and representation.

A distinctive feature of this publication is an illustrated biography of Cézanne, presented in a graphic novel format, offering an accessible and visually engaging introduction to his life and artistic development. Scholarly essays further contextualize his work within the broader history of modern painting.

Published in conjunction with the landmark exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler, this volume serves as both an authoritative reference and an essential addition for collectors, scholars, and admirers of Cézanne’s enduring legacy.