Lyn Fisher Pastel “Artist’s Son” – After Cézanne, Framed Portrait, 20.5″ × 16.5″

American artist Lyn Fisher re-imagines Paul Cézanne’s 1882 portrait “L’Artiste, Son fils” in this vivid mid-century pastel on paper. Blocks of cobalt, emerald, and sienna describe the sitter’s contemplative face, while rapid charcoal outlines keep the composition rooted in drawing. The work is signed lower right and dated verso, then matted and housed behind glass in a dark walnut-stained frame that echoes the moody palette.

Details & Features

• Medium: Soft pastel and charcoal on heavyweight paper
• Subject: Cézanne’s teenage son, reinterpreted in modern color planes
• Artist: Lyn Fisher (signed); mid-20th-century study after the original in Hartford’s Wadsworth Atheneum
• Frame: Solid wood, deep walnut tone, clean matte and glazing; ready to hang
• Provenance: Estate find; backing opened to verify signature and date (re-sealed)

Measurements

• Framed: 20.5 in H × 16.5 in W (52 × 42 cm)
• Sight/Image: 16.5 in H × 12.5 in W (42 × 32 cm)

Condition
Pastel surface stable with no flaking; a few faint age specks on mat. Frame shows minor corner rubs but presents handsomely overall.

Styling Notes

• Modern gallery wall: Pair with abstract etchings; Fisher’s saturated strokes supply a bold color anchor.
• Study or library: Lean atop a walnut credenza beside vintage leather books—the jewel tones pull warm wood and earth hues together.
• Bedroom serenity: Cool blues and greens calm a neutral palette while the expressive marks add personality.