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"Basket of Apples"

"Basket of Apples" is a famous still-life painting by Paul Cézanne that exemplifies his innovative approach to capturing the everyday object with depth and structure. Cézanne used bold brushstrokes and a distinctive perspective, often distorting proportions to create a sense of volume and underlying form. The painting challenges traditional representations of realism by emphasizing the geometric shapes and spatial relationships within the composition. Overall, it highlights Cézanne’s contribution to shaping modern art, especially the move toward abstraction and an emphasis on underlying structure in visual perception.