According to Michelle Fressay, director of the Cezanne studio, the artist tried in 80 canvases to capture the mountain, but was never quite satisfied.

NPR: Touring Cezanne's Cultural Roots

Four years before he died, Cezanne built a studio on the edge of Aix.

NPR: Touring Cezanne's Cultural Roots

It was in this studio that Cezanne painted his last and most memorable works.

NPR: Touring Cezanne's Cultural Roots

Sainte-Victorie, obsessed Cezanne throughout his career and is visible from his studio window.

NPR: Touring Cezanne's Cultural Roots