Bibemus Quarry (La Carriere Bibemus) (c. 1895) by Paul Cezanne

Bibemus Quarry (La Carriere Bibemus) - Paul Cezanne - c.1900

Artwork Information

TitleBibemus Quarry (La Carriere Bibemus)
ArtistPaul Cezanne
Datec.1900
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions65 x 81 cm
Art MovementCubism
Current LocationMuseum Folkwang, Essen
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About Bibemus Quarry (La Carriere Bibemus)

Paul Cezanne’s Bibemus Quarry painting depicts a sandstone quarry located in the Provence region of southern France. This Post-Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting is known for its simplified shapes, play between complementary colors, and a thrusting energy to the rock forms. Cezanne created this piece utilizing eroded geometric shapes inspired by the abandoned quarry since the 1830s.

The artwork presents a sense of an only-hinted-at solidity due to the almost complete loss of third dimension portrayed in it. The Quarry landscape’s selection provides visual depth as well using nature’s interplay between shadow and light across its cragged terrain. Paul accomplished this particular style by manipulating different textures of paint via his brushwork, crossing lines that provide depth or texture when juxtaposed coherently together on brushstroke.

Bibemus Quarry is now a permanent part of Museum Folkwang’s collections in Essen, Germany. Visitors and art enthusiasts can appreciate Bibemus Quarry through its ambiance, virtually transporting them into Provençal summer as they walk among these rudimentary stone formations from their comfort homes with varied art content nowadays accessibilities online or virtually tours completely immerse oneself into experience overall with historical insights based on experts providing details about what makes Bibemus Quarry and Cezanne’s artistic vision different than any other art pieces that depicted quarries before this work existed.

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