Cat. 4 The Bay of Marseille, Seen from L'Estaque, c. 1885
Abstract
This entry describes the view and buildings of Cezanne’s Bay of Marseille, Seen from L’Estaque as well as the artist’s changing relationship to the area, and explores the idea of the motif through examinations of related works, the preliminary drawing underlying the painting, and the artist’s process and techniques.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Historical Art and Culture Studies
Historical Art and Architecture Studies
Art
Aesthetics
and Perception
Publication details
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Document type
- Book chapter