Paul Cezanne

Paul Cezanne, an early companion of the Impressionists, was often misunderstood by his contemporaries, but he soon started to follow his own solitary route. Not for him the never-ending quest for the transient, fleeting ‘impression’. He was after something else and embarked on an obsessive artistic adventure, constantly striving to find a new pictorial approach to light and the visible around him.

On this tour, we will look closely at paintings by Cezanne, the ‘Master of Aix-en-Provence’ in our collection, and strive to understand how and why he is considered as one of the founding fathers of modern painting.

After the tour, we welcome you to Supporters’ House where you can reflect and discuss with others.

Muriel Carré is an award-winning guide specialising in art and architecture. She studied English Literature and History at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris, followed by a Master's degree in Art History at Christie's, London. Alongside teaching English Literature in France and abroad, Carré has worked for a contemporary art online magazine in Madrid. She now leads tours in English and French in all the major London museums and historic houses.