Georges Seurat was another influential figure of the Impressionism & Post Impressionism movements. I was very interested in researching the originator of Pointillism and the quasi-scientific nature behind his work and painting style. It is a style that takes into account the viewer’s eye especially when paintings are seen from far away and the usage of light in our perception. I also admire the patience and consistency it takes to make huge compositions with small painted dots and brushstrokes.

This painting in particular was a significant piece as it shows the transition from Seurat’s more traditional work to his works more representative of his famous pointillism technique. Previously, Seurat studied the works of early 17th century Italian and French artists. It is interesting to note, in my opinion, that even during this time his work still carried a shimmering quality or the appearance of dotted lights from his small short brushstrokes. This is seen in this painting, done before the “Bathers at Asnieres” and even in his tonal works with conte and charcoal.

The painting above is one of Seurat’s most well known works and one of the post famous paintings in the 80’s. Here we see the pinnacle of his technique with pointillism in full effect. The strokes from his brush are fully rendered little dots.