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83 works across 4 institutions
Paris holds 83 works by Paul Cézanne across 4 institutions, including Musée d'Orsay, Petit Palais, and 2 other venues.
Cézanne is often called the father of modern art for his methodical deconstruction of form and space — the geometric approach that directly inspired Cubism. He spent most of his career in his native Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, painting the same landscapes and motifs obsessively across decades.
Collections in this city
Musée d'Orsay
Paris · 58 works on display
Housed in a spectacular Beaux-Arts railway station, the Orsay holds the world's finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, covering 1848 to 1914. The collection of Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh is unrivalled anywhere.
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Petit Palais
💎 Hidden GemParis · 7 works on display
The Petit Palais houses Paris's City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts, a permanent collection of paintings and decorative arts that is free to enter. The building itself — a Beaux-Arts gem built for the 1900 World's Fair — is as impressive as the collection.
Musée de l'Orangerie
💎 Hidden GemParis · 15 works on display
A small, intimate museum in the Tuileries Gardens built around Monet's magnificent Nymphéas murals, which occupy two oval rooms designed by the artist himself. Beyond the Water Lilies, the Walter-Guillaume Collection upstairs holds excellent works by Cézanne, Renoir, and Picasso.
+7 more
Musée Picasso
Paris · 3 works on display
The Musée Picasso in the Marais occupies a 17th-century mansion and holds the most comprehensive collection of Picasso's personal work — paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and drawings across all periods of his career. Donated to the French state in lieu of inheritance taxes.
About the artist
Paul Cézanne
French · Post-Impressionism · 1839–1906
Cézanne is often called the father of modern art for his methodical deconstruction of form and space — the geometric approach that directly inspired Cubism. He spent most of his career in his native Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, painting the same landscapes and motifs obsessively across decades.
Key works
The Large BathersThe Card PlayersMont Sainte-Victoire
Frequently asked questions
How many Paul Cézanne paintings are on display in Paris?
Our current data shows 83 Paul Cézanne paintings on display in Paris, spread across the Musée d'Orsay, the Musée de l'Orangerie, and 2 other venues. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Paris has the most Paul Cézanne paintings?
Musée d'Orsay holds the largest share, with 58 works by Paul Cézanne in Paris.
Where else can I see Paul Cézanne's paintings?
Paul Cézanne's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Paul Cézanne →
Planning your visit to Paris
Pre-book entry to the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, especially in summer — queues without a ticket can exceed an hour. Many Paris museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month. A day transport pass (carnet) is better value than buying individual Métro tickets.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.