View of Fort Samson 1885

"View of Fort Samson" (1885) by Georges Seurat is a serene landscape painting showcasing the artist's signature Pointillist technique. The work depicts a coastal scene with a sandy foreground, a distant fort, and sailboats on the horizon. Seurat's meticulous application of small dots of color, known as "pointillism", creates a shimmering effect, particularly in the depiction of the sea and the sky. This painting exemplifies Seurat's exploration of color theory and his interest in creating a sense of depth and light through precise brushwork. This work is currently held in the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia.