Mount Sainte-Victoire Seen from Gardanne 1886

Paul Cézanne’s *Mount Sainte-Victoire Seen from Gardanne* presents a landscape rendered with constructive brushstrokes, a technique pivotal to his exploration of form. The painting is a symphony of ochre, green, and blue, creating a scene that feels both solid and ephemeral. Cézanne’s method involves breaking down the landscape into planes of color, a process that challenges traditional perspective. His emphasis on the underlying structure of the scene anticipates later cubist explorations. Each brushstroke is a deliberate act of construction, contributing to the overall architecture of the painting. This method reflects a broader artistic concern with redefining the relationship between perception and representation. Ultimately, the painting invites us to consider how Cézanne's reorganization of visual elements creates a new way of seeing and understanding the world. It's an interpretation that acknowledges the subjective nature of perception, and that continues to inspire fresh readings.