Le Château des Papes 1909

Paul Signac's 1909 painting "Le Château des Papes" depicts a view of the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France, painted in the artist's signature Pointillist style. Signac, a leading figure in Neo-Impressionism, uses small dots of color (pointillism) to create the illusion of light and depth. The painting captures a bright, almost ethereal, atmosphere, with the castle bathed in warm tones of pink and orange against a vibrant, green-tinged sky. The blue water of the Rhône River in the foreground creates a sense of depth and serenity. "Le Château des Papes" is a testament to Signac's mastery of color and light.