The artwork titled “Landscape with Mill” by Paul Cezanne, painted in 1860, is an oil on canvas piece that belongs to the Romanticism movement. The dimensions of this piece are 23 x 31 cm, and as the genre suggests, it depicts a landscape. Currently, this artwork resides within a private collection.
The artwork illustrates a serene landscape imbued with the tranquility and emotive strength characteristic of Romanticism. It features a rustic mill set among lush greenery under a subdued sky, evoking a sense of harmony with nature. The mill occupies the right side of the composition, with a waterwheel visible, indicating the presence of a river or stream, signifying life and continuous movement. In the background, there is a suggestion of mountainous terrain, which adds depth and grandeur to the scene, possibly tapping into the Romantic fascination with the sublime in nature. Meanwhile, the central and left portion of the canvas is softened by the light of the sky, possibly indicative of a setting or rising sun. The subtle interplay between light and shadow, together with the detailed rendering of the foliage and architectural elements, reveals Cezanne’s deftness in capturing the essence of a natural setting while infusing it with emotional depth.
