His works were a major influence on the development of Cubism : Picasso referred to him as `` the father of us all . '' Study for Paul Cezanne 's `` The Card Players '' found among Texas art collector 's paintings . Sketch was only known through an old photograph ; not seen since 1953 , feared lost . Finished paintings in the series now hang in some of the world 's best-known galleries . Comment:
Study for Paul Cezanne 's `` The Card Players '' found among Texas art collector 's paintings . Sketch was only known through an old photograph ; not seen since 1953 , feared lost . Finished paintings in the series now hang in some of the world 's best-known galleries . Comment: