1875, Paul Cezanne, Portrait of the Artist with a Pink Background -- Tate Modern (London) (special exhibition)
From the museum label: Creating a self-portrait allows an artist to project their image onto the world. Cezanne was his own favourite male sitter, portraying himself at every key stage of life. Here, aged 35, Cezanne was a member of the controversial group of impressionists - artists who defied the conventions of academic art practice. Cezanne participated in their exhibitions and gained notoriety in the press for his radical manner of painting. He wears clothing typical of the middle class at the time, while setting himself against a flamboyant pink background - presenting a balanced front to both the public and his peers.
1875, Paul Cezanne, Portrait of the Artist with a Pink Background -- Tate Modern (London) (special exhibition)
From the museum label: Creating a self-portrait allows an artist to project their image onto the world. Cezanne was his own favourite male sitter, portraying himself at every key stage of life. Here, aged 35, Cezanne was a member of the controversial group of impressionists - artists who defied the conventions of academic art practice. Cezanne participated in their exhibitions and gained notoriety in the press for his radical manner of painting. He wears clothing typical of the middle class at the time, while setting himself against a flamboyant pink background - presenting a balanced front to both the public and his peers.