Paul Cezzane

Le Lac d'Annecy

Describe-
From the viewpoint of behind a tree Cezanne shows a body of water infront of a mountain range

Analyze-
>Sharp and diminishing detail-the tree has more detail than the mountains in the back
>Organic shapes- trees, water, mountians
> Asymmetrical balance to the left because of the tree placed on the left
>Position of mountians shows it is farther back
>Size of tree shows it is closer
> Blue and green are dominating the painting
> Small areas of lighter color create a reflection-like texture

Interpret-
Cezanne created a scene that combines multiple elements of nature to show how different elements of nature are in harmony with eachother.

1896