His influence on 20th century art speaks for itself, with both Matisse and Picasso reported to have remarked that Cézanne “is the father of us all”.
Paul Cézanne’s work is credited with guiding Impressionism into the next era as his pieces started to tilt towards a new artistic endeavor – Cubism. The French painter was known for his repetitive, yet characteristic, brushstrokes that captured the very essence of the landscape surrounding him. His influence on 20th century art speaks for itself, with both Matisse and Picasso reported to have remarked that Cézanne “is the father of us all”.