Flaran cezanne biography

          This serene Cistercian abbey is one of the loveliest in the Gers département.

        1. Founded in in the Baïse Valley (Grand Site Occitanie), the Abbaye Cistercienne de Flaran is one of the best-preserved abbeys of south-west France.
        2. In the former monks' dormitory, the Abbey of Flaran brings together remarkable works, signed by renowned artists: Cézanne, Renoir, Matisse, Picasso, Braque.
        3. Flaran Abbey in the heart of the Baïse Valley unveils its golden stones burnished over the centuries.
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          5. In the former monks' dormitory, the Abbey of Flaran brings together remarkable works, signed by renowned artists: Cézanne, Renoir, Matisse, Picasso, Braque....

          Paul Cézanne

          (1839-1906)

          Who Was Paul Cézanne?

          The work of Post-Impressionist French painter Paul Cézanne is said to have formed the bridge between late 19th century Impressionism and the early 20th century's new line of artistic inquiry, Cubism.

          The mastery of design, tone, composition and color that spans his life's work is highly characteristic and now recognizable around the world. Both Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso were greatly influenced by Cézanne.

          Early Life

          Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence (also known as Aix), France.

          Founded in in the valley of the Fall (Grand Site de Midi-Pyrénées), the Cistercian Abbey of Flaran is one of the best preserved of the.

          His father, Philippe Auguste, was the co-founder of a banking firm that prospered throughout the artist's life, affording him financial security that was unavailable to most of his contemporaries and eventually resulting in a large inheritance.

          In 1852, Cézanne entered the Collège Bourbon, where he met and befriended Émile Zola. This friendship was decisive for both men: with youthful romanticism, they envisioned successful c