Banknote Billet France 100 francs Paul Cézanne 1998

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The 100 francs Cézanne banknote was issued in 1998 by the Banque de France. It is part of the series of French banknotes paying tribute to the great figures of art and national culture. This banknote bears the letter B, which corresponds to the identifier of the Banque de France as the issuing institution within the European Monetary System of that era.

The banknote is dedicated to the painter Paul Cézanne (1839-1906), a major figure in Post-Impressionist painting, considered one of the forerunners of modern art. Born in Aix-en-Provence, Cézanne profoundly influenced the artistic movements of the 20th century, most notably Cubism. The banknote pays tribute to his work by incorporating visual elements directly inspired by his pictorial universe.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Paul Cézanne, accompanied by a partial reproduction of one of his iconic works depicting the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, a recurring motif in his artistic output. Characteristic details of his painting technique, including his structured brushstrokes and geometric compositions, are reflected in the design of the banknote. The reverse features complementary visual elements evoking the south of France and the painter's artistic environment, including still lifes and Provençal landscapes.

This banknote belongs to the last generation of French franc banknotes before the transition to the euro, which took place in 2002. It incorporates the security features specific to Banque de France issues of this period, including watermarks, security threads and intaglio printing elements characteristic of high-denomination banknotes.

The face value of this banknote is 100 francs, making it a significant denomination in the French monetary system of the time.