The Bec du Hoc, Grandcamp 1885

"The Bec du Hoc, Grandcamp" is an oil painting by Georges Seurat, created in 1885 and now part of the Tate Modern collection in London, UK. Seurat, a pioneer of Pointillism, used tiny dots of color to create a sense of light and movement. The piece captures a rugged cliff overlooking the sea, a popular subject for the artist during his short but impactful career. His use of Pointillism is evident in the contrasting colors of the grassy cliffs, the deep blue water, and the pale sky. The overall effect is one of stillness and tranquility, despite the presence of birds in flight and a distant sailboat on the horizon.