Categories: All - textures - painting - authenticity - investigation

by Hassan El-Zein 17 years ago

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A painting of Paul Cezanne

A detailed investigation into a painting attributed to Paul Cezanne, purportedly created in the late 1880s, has raised questions regarding its authenticity. The piece, which remains unsigned like many of Cezanne'

A painting of Paul Cezanne

A painting of Paul Cezanne

Dr.Simpkins

similar textures to previous paul paintings

Dr.Montoya

research proved original painting
possibility drawn by skilled painter or art historian in the 20th century

Dr.Anderson

indication of under drawing
paul known not to have under drawings
Analysed data suggests that painting isn't true

Dr.Pruschy

absorbance level 0.6
painting not 100 years old
several factors affect absorbant levels

Dr.Marden

similar to a previous cezanne
painting unsigned
most paul paintings unsigned
painted in late 1880's

possibly fake

carried an investigation
no clear conclusion