The Promenade 1901

"The Promenade" (1901) by Belgian artist Theo van Rysselberghe depicts three women in elegant white dresses strolling along a beach. The painting is a prime example of Neo-Impressionism, a style that uses small, distinct brushstrokes to create a sense of vibrancy and movement. The use of pointillism, a technique where dots of pure color are juxtaposed, adds a shimmering quality to the scene, capturing the sunlight reflecting on the sand and the sea. This work, currently housed in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, showcases the artist's fascination with capturing the leisure activities of the upper class, with its emphasis on fashionable attire and picturesque surroundings.