Georges Seurat (1859 - 1891) - photo 1

Georges Seurat

Georges Seurat was a French painter, renowned as the founder of the 19th-century French school of Neo-Impressionism. His groundbreaking technique, Pointillism, involved the use of tiny, contrasting color brushstrokes that, when viewed together, created a luminous quality in his compositions. Seurat's life was a blend of rigorous academic training and innovative artistic exploration.

Born on December 2, 1859, in Paris, Seurat demonstrated an early interest in art. He received formal training at the École des Beaux-Arts under Henri Lehmann, a disciple of the Neo-Classical painter Ingres, where he honed his skills in drawing and composition. Seurat was deeply influenced by color theories and the science of optics, which became central to his artistic approach. He was particularly inspired by the work of Michel-Eugène Chevreul and Ogden N. Rood, whose writings on color contrast and harmony greatly influenced his painting technique.

One of Seurat's most famous works, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" (1884–1886), showcased his Pointillism technique. This painting, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, portrays members of different social classes engaged in various activities in a park setting. The work is notable for its use of small, juxtaposed dots of multi-colored paint, which allow the viewer's eye to blend colors optically. This technique was a significant departure from the traditional methods of color mixing on the canvas.

Another notable work by Seurat is "Bathers at Asnières" (1884), displayed at the National Gallery in London. This large canvas depicts young men relaxing by the Seine in a working-class suburb of Paris. The painting reflects Seurat's neoclassical training, with its smooth, simplified textures and carefully outlined figures.

Seurat's final painting, "The Circus" (1890-91), represents a shift to a more dynamic representation of movement and is typical of his late style. Unfortunately, Seurat's life was cut short when he died suddenly in March 1891, leaving "The Circus" unfinished. This painting is now part of the collection at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.

Seurat's innovative techniques and his exploration of color theory and optics had a lasting impact on the art world, influencing subsequent generations of artists. His work remains a testament to the fusion of scientific principles with artistic expression, making him a pivotal figure in the transition from Impressionism to Post-Impressionism and modern art​​​​​​.

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Date and place of birt:2 december 1859, Paris, France
Date and place of death:29 march 1891, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Société des artistes indépendants
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Impressionism, Neo-impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Divisionism, Pointillism

Creators France

Ker-Xavier Roussel (1867 - 1944)
Ker-Xavier Roussel
1867 - 1944
Jean Jansem (1920 - 2013)
Jean Jansem
1920 - 2013
Nicolas Sanson I (1600 - 1667)
Nicolas Sanson I
1600 - 1667
Adolf Izrailevich Milman (1886 - 1930)
Adolf Izrailevich Milman
1886 - 1930
Philippe Pillement (1684 - 1730)
Philippe Pillement
1684 - 1730
Gabriel-Germain Boffrand (1667 - 1754)
Gabriel-Germain Boffrand
1667 - 1754
Georg Friedrich Strass (1701 - 1773)
Georg Friedrich Strass
1701 - 1773
Louisa Anne Beresford, Marchioness of Waterford (1818 - 1891)
Louisa Anne Beresford, Marchioness of Waterford
1818 - 1891
George-Daniel de Monfreid (1856 - 1929)
George-Daniel de Monfreid
1856 - 1929
Alphonse Osbert (1857 - 1939)
Alphonse Osbert
1857 - 1939
Otto von Thoren (1828 - 1889)
Otto von Thoren
1828 - 1889
Louis Galloche (1670 - 1761)
Louis Galloche
1670 - 1761
Jean Pierre Marie Jazet (1788 - 1871)
Jean Pierre Marie Jazet
1788 - 1871
Paul-Jacques Baudry (1828 - 1886)
Paul-Jacques Baudry
1828 - 1886
Alexander Munro (1825 - 1871)
Alexander Munro
1825 - 1871
Sebastian Stoskopf (1597 - 1657)
Sebastian Stoskopf
1597 - 1657

Creators Divisionism

Mostafa Keyhani (1954)
Mostafa Keyhani
1954
Laslo Paal (1846 - 1879)
Laslo Paal
1846 - 1879
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849 - 1934)
Paul-Albert Besnard
1849 - 1934
Eliška Bartek (1950)
Eliška Bartek
1950
Manfred Henninger (1894 - 1986)
Manfred Henninger
1894 - 1986
George William Sotter (1879 - 1953)
George William Sotter
1879 - 1953
Oldra Vlach (1886 - 1958)
Oldra Vlach
1886 - 1958
Anthony Damien (1858 - 1943)
Anthony Damien
1858 - 1943
Alexander von Szpinger (1889 - 1969)
Alexander von Szpinger
1889 - 1969
Félix Bracquemond (1833 - 1914)
Félix Bracquemond
1833 - 1914
Santiago Rusiñol (1861 - 1931)
Santiago Rusiñol
1861 - 1931
Hippolyte Camille Delpy (1842 - 1910)
Hippolyte Camille Delpy
1842 - 1910
Johann Walter Bollier (1878 - 1979)
Johann Walter Bollier
1878 - 1979
Alexander Van Noort (1953)
Alexander Van Noort
1953
Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov (1862 - 1942)
Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov
1862 - 1942
Anton Nissen (1866 - 1934)
Anton Nissen
1866 - 1934
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