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The landscape gave Cezanne a command of vast space with elements of grandiose span and force;
buildings, water, moutains, and sky follow in alternating movement and repose, projection and
calm surface. Without paths or human figures, the world is spread out before his eyes, a theme
for pure looking; it invites no action, only discernment; it is summy, but not gay or cheerful
- a balance of warmth and coolness, the momentary and the timeless, the stirring and the stable,
in perfect harmony and fullness.
From Meyer Schapiro, "Cezanne: A Favored High View"
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