Quiet Geometry

In Stoneware Pitcher (1893–94), Paul Cézanne transforms a humble still life into a study of balance and form. The curved pitcher, nestled among apples and draped cloth, reveals his signature brushwork that’s layered, deliberate, and quietly rhythmic. As the composition unfolds in ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, viewers are drawn into the subtle interplay of light and shadow, where everyday objects become meditative structures. Cézanne’s careful modulation of color and space invites a lingering gaze, offering a serene encounter with the foundations of modern painting. This work can be seen at [The Fondation Beyeler,https://www.fondationbeyeler.ch/sammlung/werk?tx_wmdbbasefbey_pi5%5Bartwork%5D=247&cHash=05d9061df6288a0e4a6707a1645af1c7]