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View of Collioure, by Paul Signac, unspecified, 1894

View of Collioure

Paul Signac

1894

unspecified

From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

View of Collioure is a 1894 unspecified by Paul Signac, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.

Who painted this?
Paul Signac
When & what style?
1894 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kröller-Müller Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a serene coastal scene, with a small boat docked on the left side of the image. The boat's dark hull contrasts with the lighter tones of the surrounding water and buildings. In the background, a church steeple rises above the rooftops, set against a clear blue sky. The artist's use of pointillism creates a sense of depth and texture, with tiny dots of color blending together to form the image. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique and style, look up Paul Signac.

About the artist

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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