The artwork in question, known as “Constrats,” is attributed to Paul Cezanne from 1870, although there seems to be a typographical error, as the title might more fittingly be “Contrasts”. Cezanne is not typically associated with Romanticism, as his work is more commonly aligned with Post-Impressionism, a movement that succeeded Romanticism. Here, the genre is identified as portrait, which would imply a depiction of one or more individuals.
Upon examining the artwork, one observes that it presents a stark contrast between two profiles. To the left, there is a figure with a deeply shadowed, almost silhouette-like appearance, the features rendered with heavy, dark strokes. Set against this somber figure is another profile to the right, depicted with a paler complexion and more defined features. This juxtaposition could be interpreted as a visual execution of the concept of contrasts, which aligns with the presumed title of the work. The background is muted with minimal detail, serving to emphasize the interplay between light and dark on the two faces.
