Portrait of Maximilien Luce c. 1890

This portrait of Maximilien Luce, a fellow artist and member of the Neo-Impressionist movement, was painted by Paul Signac in the late 19th century. The painting, using a distinct Pointillist technique, shows Luce in profile wearing a hat and smoking a cigarette. The painting’s background is a simple yellow wash, creating a stark contrast with Luce’s dark clothing and features. The use of small, distinct brushstrokes is characteristic of Signac's style, often using pure color and the optical blending of color dots to create an overall effect. The painting is currently located at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.