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Definition of cezanne

cezanne

/seɪˈzæn/
ce · zanne

Plural:Cezannes
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Adjective:Cezannesque
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cezanne Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Paul Cézanne (1839–1906), an influential French Post-Impressionist painter whose geometric exploration of form, color, and perspective laid the foundations for 20th-century Cubism and modern art.

Example

"Art historians often credit Cézanne with bridging the gap between late nineteenth-century Impressionism and early twentieth-century Cubism."


2

A painting, drawing, or artwork created by Paul Cézanne.

Example

"The museum's new wing features a rare Cézanne depicting Mont Sainte-Victoire."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cezanne. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cezanne
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