International studio (57.1915/1916)

Paul Cezanne

Courtesy Montross Galleries
THE FRANCOIS ZOLA DAM BY PAUL CEZANNE


PAUL CEZANNE
BY WILLARD HUNTINGTON
WRIGHT
One of the most important ex-
hibitions of the season is the display of the water-
colours and paintings of Paul Cezanne at the
Alontross Galleries. America is now nearer a
true appreciation of the advanced esthetique of
this colossus of modern art than it was at the time
his work was brought to this country by Mr.
Alfred Stieglitz. And the public has been brought
in closer contact with the modern tendencies
through the numerous galleries which have re-
cently opened their doors to the younger and
more radical men—galleries which a short time
ago would have cried blasphemy at the mention
of Matisse and the other “wild men” of Paris.
The fact that there has been an awakening of
American appreciation for the sturdy, adven-
turous spirit of the new era is attested to by the
large number of curious and interested people
discussing and disputing before the Cezannes
now on view. There is a sufficient number of
fairly representative canvases to nurture a growing

Courtesy Montross Galleries
STILL-LIFE WITH FIGURE BY PAUL CEZANNE
OF CUPID


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