1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
Dominant colour
The Stone Breakers, Le Raincy is a 1892 oil by Georges Seurat, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Norton Simon Museum.
This painting shows three people working outdoors. They are breaking stones on a dirt road. The people are wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants. One person is holding a tool. The background is green trees. The painting is made with small dots of color. The painting shows a quiet moment of everyday work. The people are focused on their task. The artist used a technique called pointillism to create the image. If you like this painting, you might want to learn more about the artist Georges Seurat.
Georges Pierre Seurat (UK: SUR-ah, -ə, US: suu-RAH; French: ; 2 December 1859 – 29 March 1891) was a French post-Impressionist artist.
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