Madame Cézanne in a Yellow Armchair – Canvas Print

The yellow armchair cuts out the figure against turquoise

Facing the viewer, Hortense Fiquet appears in close framing in Madame Cézanne in a Yellow Armchair. Her dark red dress is belted at the waist; her folded hands form a visual knot in the foreground. Behind her torso, the ochre backrest draws a warm vertical, clearly set against the broad turquoise ground. Black contours structure the shoulders and sleeves, while pink, cream and blue-grey passages model the face. This economy of elements intensifies the sitter’s presence.

Turquoise, burgundy and ochre on a slender wall

This trio of colours gives relief to a contemporary living room, bedroom or narrow entrance hall. Against an ivory wall, the turquoise ground brings freshness; beside pale wood furniture, the yellow armchair extends the natural tones. Burgundy textiles can echo the depth of the dress without creating a uniform scheme. Thanks to its vertical format and tight framing, the portrait occupies little width yet retains enough strength to hang alone.

A frontal face and folded hands

The holding museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, dates this version to 1888–1890; its sparse setting and frontal framing immediately distinguish it. Madame Cézanne in a Yellow Armchair shows neither fireplace, mirror nor floral curtain: everything rests on the relationship between the face, backrest and hands. The broad areas of colour give this Post-Impressionist portrait an almost modern clarity. A large size emphasises the frontal gaze and the construction of the clothing; an intermediate size preserves the intimacy of the framing. This canvas reproduction is for those seeking a direct, reserved and graphically assured portrait of a woman.

Measurements are shown as width × height. These are the sizes offered for this artwork.

Displayed measurements are rounded for readability.

Picture the size in your home

Measure your space, then mark the outline on the wall with masking tape suitable for your paint finish. Step back to see how the proportions work with your furniture.

• Your choice of size: select the dimensions that suit your space.
• Width × height: measurements in the size selector are rounded for readability.
• Personal advice: our team can help you choose your wall art.

Preparation, then delivery. Most orders are prepared and dispatched within a few working days. Transit then usually takes 7 to 8 working days, depending on the destination.

Standard delivery is free to eligible destinations. Available options and any charges are shown before payment.

In Europe, you can request a return within 30 days of delivery, subject to our returns policy. Please contact us before returning an item.

Shipping and delivery times · Returns policy