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Impressionist sea landscape, tan houses, blue ocean, distant mountains.
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France / c. 1885

The Bay of Marseille, Seen from L'Estaque

The Bay of Marseille, Seen from L'Estaque

Look closely at The Bay of Marseille, Seen from L'Estaque. Impressionist sea landscape, tan houses, blue ocean, distant mountains.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates The Bay of Marseille, Seen from L'Estaque to c. 1885.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Paul Cezanne (French, 1839–1906) made this painting. The museum dates it c. 1885.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoThe Bay of Marseille, Seen from L'Estaque

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