Artwork
The Flooded Seine in 1910 (La Seine en crue, en 1910)
The Flooded Seine in 1910 (La Seine en crue, en 1910) is an ink print by Paul Signac. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
The Flooded Seine in 1910 is a lithograph created by Paul Signac in 1923. It depicts a river scene during a flood.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a rainy riverbank with tall trees weighed down by water and people walking under umbrellas on a muddy path. The gloomy atmosphere is emphasized by a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Signac employed rough, scratchy lines to convey the wetness and gloom of the scene, giving the print a sketch-like quality. As a key figure in Neo-Impressionism, he was known for refining Pointillism, although this work showcases his skill in lithography.
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Artist
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.
