The Mill

Paul Cézanne, 1889/1892

This image shows a pencil sketch depicting a building partially hidden by trees and foliage. The viewpoint appears slightly elevated. The building is central in the composition, with visible windows and structural details. The sketch features loose pencil strokes, creating a soft depiction of the scene. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray against off-white paper, creating contrast between light and shadow. Background trees and foliage are suggested with light pencil marks.
Artist
Paul Cézanne
Date
1889/1892
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
23.7 × 15.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image shows a pencil sketch depicting a building partially hidden by trees and foliage. The viewpoint appears slightly elevated. The building is central in the composition, with visible windows and structural details. The sketch features loose pencil strokes, creating a soft depiction of the scene. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray against off-white paper, creating contrast between light and shadow. Background trees and foliage are suggested with light pencil marks.

Paul Cézanne