Open full image Pin
Woman in a Park, by Georges Seurat, oil, 1885

Woman in a Park

Georges Seurat

1885

oil

panel

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Dominant colour

Overview

Woman in a Park is a 1885 oil by Georges Seurat, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Georges Seurat
When & what style?
1885 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a park. She's wearing a long dress and a hat. The woman is sitting on a bench, looking to her right. The background is full of trees and bushes. The painting has lots of small brushstrokes in different colors. This makes the picture look a bit blurry, but it also gives it a nice texture. The colors are mostly greens and browns, which makes the scene look natural and peaceful. If you like this painting, you might want to learn more about the artist, Georges Seurat.

About the artist

Portrait of Georges Seurat
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.

See the richer artist page

More by Georges Seurat

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app