Mardi Gras is an unusual work by Paul Cézanne, in which the artist depicts two masked figures, Harlequin and Pierrot, frozen in a solemn, almost sculptural pose. Unlike traditional carnival liveliness, the scene is pervaded by a suspended, silent atmosphere. The figures occupy the space with a strong physical presence, built through clear volumes and compact colours.
The composition is balanced and frontal, while the neutral background accentuates the monumentality of the figures. Cézanne turns a festive subject into a rigorous study of form and structure, showing how even light-hearted themes can become an occasion for pictorial research. The work reflects the artist's wish to move beyond narrative and concentrate on the visual and constructive essence of painting.
Material of the finest quality
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity, also on Amalfi paper, signed by the craftsman who made the print.
Come nasce una riproduzione su carta di Amalfi, com'è fatta la cornice, cos'è il vetro museale, quanto tempo serve per la spedizione e come funzionano i resi: abbiamo raccolto tutte le risposte in un'unica pagina.
