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Painting of a placid-looking, light-skinned woman in a maroon dress, seated in a chair with yellow upholstery, hands folded.
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France / 1888–90

Madame Cezanne in a Yellow Chair

Madame Cezanne in a Yellow Chair

Look closely at Madame Cezanne in a Yellow Chair. Painting of a placid-looking, light-skinned woman in a maroon dress, seated in a chair with yellow upholstery, hands folded.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Give the image another moment. Which detail changes the way you see the whole? The Art Institute dates Madame Cezanne in a Yellow Chair to 1888–90.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Paul Cezanne (French, 1839–1906) made this painting. The museum dates it 1888–90.

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 ChicagoMadame Cezanne in a Yellow Chair

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