Artwork

Two Cypresses

Two Cypresses, by Paul Signac, unspecified, 1897
Two Cypresses, by Paul Signac, unspecified, 1897

Two Cypresses is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paul Signac. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.

About this work

Overview

Two Cypresses is a 1897 painting by Paul Signac, a French artist associated with the Neo-Impressionist movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two cypress trees in a serene landscape, with a blue sky and white clouds above, and a warm, earthy foreground.

Technique & Style

Executed in a Post-Impressionist style, the work features characteristic Neo-Impressionist elements, with cypress trees rendered in shades of green and blue, and the sky dotted with white clouds.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Kröller-Müller Museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Paul Signac

Artist

Paul Signac

Paul Victor Jules Signac ( seen-YAHK, French:; 11 November 1863 – 15 August 1935) was a French Neo-Impressionist painter who, with Georges Seurat, helped develop the artistic technique Pointillism.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Two Cypresses?

Two Cypresses was painted by Paul Signac in 1897.

Where can I see Two Cypresses?

Two Cypresses is held by Kröller-Müller Museum.

What movement is Two Cypresses?

Two Cypresses is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Two Cypresses?

Museum-quality prints of Two Cypresses are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.