Landscape with Figure. Study for 'La Grande Jatte' 1885

This study for Seurat's iconic "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte" captures a glimpse of the artist's meticulous approach to pointillism. Executed in 1885, "Landscape with Figure" depicts a verdant riverbank, its surface shimmering in a series of small, distinct brushstrokes, characteristic of the artist's signature style. The composition is focused on the edge of the water, with trees and figures forming a silhouette against the sky, offering a glimpse into the vibrant world of La Grande Jatte, a park in Paris. The painting's small dimensions, 16 x 25 cm, suggest it was a preliminary sketch used to explore the visual elements that would later become the basis for Seurat's larger, celebrated masterpiece.