Factory in the Moonlight 1898

"Factory in the Moonlight," painted by Maximilien Luce in 1898, depicts a factory bathed in the ethereal glow of a full moon. Luce, a prominent figure in the Neo-Impressionist movement, utilizes a distinctive pointillist technique, where tiny dots of color are applied to the canvas to create a shimmering, luminous effect. The painting captures the industrial landscape of the late 19th century, highlighting the stark contrast between the man-made structures and the natural world. The artwork is currently located in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain.