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Paul Cezanne

The Brook

c. 1895–1900
oil on fabric
59.2 × 81 cm (23.3 × 31.9 in)

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Cezanne rarely did preparatory sketches for his paintings. The shapes on the canvas are provided by tonal contrasts and color sensation.

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