Peasants 1881 - 1884

Georges Seurat's "Peasants" (1881-1884) is a charcoal drawing that showcases his unique approach to depicting the human figure. The work, created during the artist's early years, demonstrates a focus on simplified form and contours. The figures are rendered as silhouettes against a dark background, emphasizing their presence in the space. The use of charcoal creates a sense of atmospheric depth, lending a subtle, almost dreamlike quality to the scene. Seurat's signature style, characterized by the meticulous application of small dots of color (pointillism), is not fully developed in this early piece, but the groundwork for his later innovations is evident.