Who painted View of Le Crotoy from Upstream?

View of Le Crotoy from Upstream was painted by Georges Seurat.

Where can I see View of Le Crotoy from Upstream?

View of Le Crotoy from Upstream is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

What movement is View of Le Crotoy from Upstream?

View of Le Crotoy from Upstream is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of View of Le Crotoy from Upstream?

Museum-quality prints of View of Le Crotoy from Upstream are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

View of Le Crotoy from Upstream

Georges Seurat

View of Le Crotoy from Upstream is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Georges Seurat. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

View of Le Crotoy from Upstream is an 1895 oil painting by French post-Impressionist Georges Seurat, characterized by its serene riverside landscape and distinctive artistic technique.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil scene of the small town Le Crotoy beside a river, with a church steeple, buildings, and a distant meeting of river and sea, evoking a sense of peacefulness through its composition and color palette.

Technique & Style

Seurat's methodical approach is evident in the work's soft, muted coloration (featuring shades of green, blue, and brown) and precise, abstracted forms, though it does not prominently display his signature pointillism or chromoluminarism as described in some of his other works.

History & Provenance

Created in 1895 during the post-Impressionist period, the painting is now part of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection.