Annecy Lake by Paul Cezanne

Tranquility at its Finest

Annecy Lake Painting

Paul Cezanne painted "Annecy Lake" in 1896. The foreground of the painting illustrates Lake Annecy in the French Alps, while steep, snowy mountains reside in the background. The scenery is painted in vibrant blues, emanating a sensation of calmness. "Annecy Lake" would become one of many landscapes paintings by Cezanne in his career.

"Annecy Lake" was created during his many travels in the French Alps. Cezanne, an artist known for his love of nature and the outdoors, captured the majesty of the mountainous landscape in this and several other paintings of the region. The artwork conveys the sense of admiration that Cezanne must have felt while viewing the stunning natural scenery.

The painting "Annecy Lake" by Cezanne is truly a masterpiece that demonstrates his artistic evolution. The Impressionist movement strongly influenced him at this point in his career. However, Cézanne's growing interest in structure and form is also evident in the piece. The painting is a brilliant balance of Cézanne's fascination with natural light and his pursuit of depth and design, making it a timeless work that continues to be admired by art lovers.




About the "Annecy Lake" Painting

Painting Name Annecy Lake
Artist Paul Cezanne
Paint Type Oil on Canvas
Year Completed 1896
Painting Period(s) Impresssionism, Modern Art
Location it was Painted Near the French Alps
Where it is Now Courtauld Institute Galleries, London, England
What it's Worth Now TBD
Interesting Facts
  • Cezanne would visit the Louvre in Paris and copy (and learn from) famous artwork.
  • In the early 1880's Cezanne would meet Renoir and Monet.