
Paul CézanneFrench, 1839–1906May one see it?
Saint Petersburg, Russia
On public display.
late 1872 – 1874
Auvers-sur-Oise: Meeting Dr. Gachet
He lived with Hortense and their son in Auvers-sur-Oise, where he met the physician and art lover Paul Gachet (later Van Gogh's doctor), who made his studio available to him.
15 April – 15 May 1874
First Impressionist Exhibition
He took part in the first group exhibition of the future Impressionists in the studio of the photographer Nadar; his "A Modern Olympia" provoked critical outrage. "The House of the Hanged Man" was bought by Count Doria for 300 francs — one of the few paintings sold.
1875
Meeting the Collector Victor Chocquet
Through Renoir he met Victor Chocquet, a customs inspector and collector, who bought three of his works and became the artist's most devoted collector.
1877
Sixteen Works at the Third Impressionist Exhibition
He presented 16 works at the third Impressionist exhibition, once again met with harsh criticism. It was the last time he exhibited with the Impressionists.