The artwork “Large Pine and Red Earth” by Paul Cézanne was created in 1895. It is an oil on canvas painting with dimensions of 72 x 91 cm and housed at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Exhibiting the hallmarks of the Post-Impressionism movement, this piece exemplifies Cézanne’s contribution to landscape genre painting.
“Large Pine and Red Earth” features a vivid landscape dominated by a large, central pine tree that stands prominently against a backdrop of greenery and red-earth tones. The composition utilizes strong, directional brushstrokes that create a sense of dynamic texture and depth. Cézanne’s use of color and form distorts the natural landscape in a way that captures the essence and emotion of the scene rather than its precise details, characteristic of his unique Post-Impressionistic approach. The interplay of shadow and light is evident throughout the artwork, contributing to the overall rhythm and harmony that is central to Cézanne’s aesthetic philosophy.
