Documentary on Cézanne planned

Gunn Memorial Library

WASHINGTON — An Exhibition On Screen documentary film, “Cézanne: Portraits of a Life,” will be shown on Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wykeham Room of Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. This screening is co-sponsored with Washington Art Association.

Described by Picasso and Matisse as “the father of us all,” Paul Cézanne is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. During his life Cézanne painted almost a thousand works, two hundred of which were portraits. “Cézanne - Portraits of a Life” is based on a neverto-be-repeated exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery, London; Musee d’Orsay, Paris; and Washington’s National Gallery of Art.

These portraits provide the substance of this illuminating film, which casts entirely new light on Cezanne’s life and work. Featuring interviews with art experts and conversations with his great-grandson Philippe Cézanne, viewers travel to the artist’s home and studio in Provence.

Through Cézanne’s correspondence the film provides a rare understanding of the significance and genius of Cézanne and a key to a true appreciation of 20th century art. Directed by Phil Grabsky. Running time 1h 30 min. Visit exhibitiononscreen.com for information

For information on the Washington Art Association, visit washingtonartassociation.com.

The program is free, but registration is requested. Call 860-868-7586 for information or visit gunnlibrary.org. The Gunn Memorial Library is at 5 Wykeham Road at Route 47 on the Green, in Washington.

Gunn Memorial Library / Contributed photo A self-portrait by Paul Cezanne.