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-•££*» The EarivEa* 1859-1872 This newvolume devoted to theearlyworkofPaul Cezanne (1839-1906) is the first to explore the least-known period of this most brilliant, revolu- tionary, and influential of painters. His unique vision freed art from the academic constraints of the nineteenth century and heralded the begin- nings ofCubism and the modern movement. Startling in theirintensity and in theirdiverse, often complex subject matter, Cezanne's early paintings provide a fascinating insight into the mind of an artist drawn toward tradition yet intrigued by the artistic upheavals and revelations of his own day. Though Cezanne was later to devote himself almost exclusively to the study of landscape, with some forays into still life and por- traiture, the work of these formative years is unique for its fantastic and visionary aspects and for the use of literary subject matter, which links theartist morecloselytothepastoraltraditionthan to his Impressionist contemporaries. Cezanne's sources of inspiration included the works of Flaubert, Wagner, and Zola (a close friend for manyyears), and the resultant paintings display an unrestrained Romanticism, suggestedbytheloose, vigorous handling ofpaint and the rich colors and dramatic moods and contrasts. This book, published to accompany an exhibi- tion opening at London's Royal Academy of Arts and traveling totheNationalGalleryofArt, Wash- ington, and the Musee d'Orsay, Paris, documents Cezanne's achievement during the years 1859-72. Each ofthe 67 oils, 4 watercolors, and 19 drawings is illustrated, and the works are catalogued and discussed in detail by the distinguished art histo- rian andpainterLawrenceGowing. Aforewordby John Rewald, author of Abrams' award-winning A Cezanne: Biography, sets the stage for this unprecedentedstudy. Fiveessaysbynotedscholars and curators position Cezanne's work within the broader artistic and historical context of the period, covering such subjects as Cezanne's liter- aryandvisualsources, ananalysisofhisearlyfigure scenes, and his relation to the critics, dealers, and collectors who encouraged theyoung artist, recog- nizing in these brooding and passionate works an emerging genius. 137 illustrations, including 71plates infullcolor BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY CEZANNE The Early Years 1859-1872 CEZANNE The Early Years 1859-1872 Catalogue by Lawrence Gowing ( With contributions by G6t2 Adriani, Mary Louise Krumrine, Mary Tompkins Lewis, SyL ie Patin and John Rewald clitccl by Mary Anne Stevens I larry N. Ahrams, Inc., Publishers, New York [ BRIGHTON — — Cover Illustration: Self-Portrait, c.1872, Musee d'Orsay, Paris (cat.6}) Library ofCongress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Go.wing, Lawrence. Cezanne, the earlv years 1859-1%->i Lawrence Gowing. p. cm. F.xhibition schedule: Roval Academy ofArts, London 22 April-21 August 1988; Musee D'()rsa\\ Paris 15 Sept.-5iDec. 1988; National Gallery ofAn, \\ ashington 29 Jan.-30 April 1989. Bibliography: p. Includes index. ISBN 0-8109-1048-9 — 1. Cezanne, Paul, 1859-1906 Exhibitions. 2. Painting, French — — Exhibitions. 3. Painting, Modern 19th century France Exhibitions. I. Title NDss;.C;;A4 1988 88-3510 759.4—dci9 CIP Copyright C Royal Academy ofArts, 1988 Published in 1988 by Harry N. Abrams, Incorporated, New York No All rights reseryed. part ofthe contents ofthis book may be reproduced withoutthe written permission ofthe publisher A Times MirrorCompany Printed and bound in Great Britain House Editor: Emma Way Designer: Harry Green X Contents pagevii 1 oreword pageviii Lenders to the Exhibition pageix Acknowledgements pagex Photographic Acknowledgements page i Editorial Note page 2 Introduction John Keivald page The Early Work ofPaul Cezanne 4 Laurence Gowing page 20 Parisian Writers and the Early Work ofCezanne Mary Krumrine 1--ouise pagep Literature, Music and Cezanne's Early Subjects Mary Tompkins Lewis page 41 'La Lutte d'amour': Notes on Cezanne's early figure scenes A Gbl^ driani page jj The Collectors ofCezanne's Works arly 1 Sylrie Patin page 67 The ( Catalogue page21) Chronologj page 21 Concordance ot \\ <>rks in the Exhibition page220 1 ist "i I xhibitions includingCezanne's Early Work page 221 Select Bibliography page 224 Index
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