The artwork “Man Standing, Arms Extended” is attributed to Paul Cezanne and is believed to have been created around 1878. This oil on canvas painting measures 33 x 24 cm and is classified as a portrait within the Impressionist movement. Currently, the artwork is held in a private collection.
In the artwork, the viewer observes a male figure with one arm extended and the other relaxed by his side. The subject is portrayed in a semi-nude state, draped in cloth around the lower body, which suggests a classical inspiration. Cezanne’s brushwork is visible, with quick, distinct strokes that reveal the evolving style of Impressionism, focusing on the interplay of light and color rather than precise anatomical detail. The background features an ambiguous setting with suggestive elements of a landscape, possibly a body of water beside the figure, and clouds or hills in the distance. The use of color and light seems to emphasize the form and volume of the figure against his surroundings, typical of Cezanne’s approach to painting.
