Jas de Bouffan, The House and the Trees
Painting on canvas (Reproduction) • Paul Cézanne (Original artist). This specific object is a contemporary reproduction.
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Giclée or digital print on textured canvas mimicking oil paint; original was oil on canvas using constructive brushstrokes.
Creation Period
Modern reproduction; original was painted circa 1885-1887.
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 36 inches; Landscape format.
Subject Description
The composition depicts Cézanne's family estate, the Jas de Bouffan, viewed through a screen of bare, rhythmic trees. It features a play of geometry, where the architectural forms of the house are balanced against the organic silhouettes of the trunks and branches.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (Mechanical/Industrial); As a modern reproduction, it appears to be in new condition without age-related degradation.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD (Decorative value only)
Auction Estimate
$20 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired via a mass-market retailer or museum gift shop. Historical provenance of the original: Narodni Galerie, Prague.
Art Historical Significance
The original work is a crucial example of Cézanne's 'constructive period,' bridges the gap between Impressionism and Cubism. It demonstrates his transition from capturing light to capturing the underlying structure of nature.
Notable Features
The edges of the canvas are gallery-wrapped, typical of modern commercial reproductions rather than 19th-century fine art mounting. The lack of a physical frame and the presence of a modern LED picture light suggest a contemporary interior setting.
Condition Issues
Modern inkjet/giclée stretching issues; slight loss of tension on the bottom edge; minimal surface dust. No historical craquelure or pigment oxidation.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of the digital inks; dust with a dry micro-fiber cloth; avoid moisture.