The artwork titled “Rose Bush” by Paul Cezanne, dating from circa 1888, exemplifies the Post-Impressionist movement. It is executed in watercolor on paper and measures 39.3 x 30 cm. Categorized as a flower painting, this piece currently resides within a private collection.
“Rose Bush” captures the aesthetic of Cezanne’s Post-Impressionist approach, where the emphasis on natural forms and the play of light and color are prevalent. The artwork presents a single rose amidst a cluster of green leaves and buds. The rose, which is rendered with loose, expressive brushwork, provides a focal point in hues of pink and red, setting it apart from the predominantly green surroundings. Cezanne’s use of watercolor lends a transparency and fluidity to the image, allowing the white of the paper to interact with the delicate color washes, resulting in a sense of freshness and immediacy. The softer, less defined outlines and the snapshot-like presentation of the rose bush capture a moment in nature with a subjective and sensory intensity that is characteristic of Post-Impressionism.
