BRATTLEBORO — Latchis Arts' Exhibition on Screen series continues with Cézanne: Portraits of a Life, to be presented at the Latchis Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, at 4 p.m.
The Exhibition on Screen series is dedicated to bringing world class art and artists to cinemas. Cézanne: Portraits of a Life is based on an exhibition of Cézanne portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in London, the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Over his life, Cézanne painted almost 1,000 paintings, 200 of which were portraits. The exhibition, billed by art critics as “once in a lifetime,” brings together, for the first time since Cézanne's death, 50 of these portraits from private and public collections around the world. These portraits provide the backbone of a moving, new cinematic look at Cézanne's life, according to a news release.
In addition to offering an unprecedented level of insight into the exhibition, the film also features interviews with curators, art experts, and the artist's great-grandson Philippe Cézanne. The film travels to Cézanne's home and studio in Provence and includes correspondence from the artist, shedding new light on the life and work of this hugely influential artist.
The March 24 screening will be presented in the Latchis Main Theatre; due to prior commitments, the screening on March 25 will not. Cézanne: Portraits of a Life will also be presented at the Latchis Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, at 4 p.m.