The Boy in the Red Vest
Paul Cézanne1895Oil on canvas
Stolen from the Bührle Foundation in Zürich in 2008 in Switzerland's largest art theft — four paintings worth $162.5 million taken in eight minutes. The Boy in the Red Vest, valued at $91 million, was recovered in Serbia four years later.
Color Mood
Deceptively simple. The red vest against blue creates the most elementary of complementary contrasts — but Cézanne builds it with such geometric solidity that the boy seems carved from color.
Foundation E.G. Bührle, Zürich (stolen 2008, recovered 2012)
Primary Colors
The dominant colors that define the overall mood and atmosphere of the work.
Secondary Colors
Supporting colors that add depth, contrast, and visual interest.
Tertiary Colors
Accent and detail colors that complete the composition.
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