To fiskerfartøjer udfor indsejlingen til Granville havn 1929 - 1932

Paul Signac created this watercolor painting of fishing boats off the port of Granville; the dimensions of the sheet are 212 by 302 mm. The painting's loose brushstrokes and watery hues create a shimmering, atmospheric effect, evoking a sense of tranquility. Signac's treatment of light and form offers a departure from traditional representation. The structural composition is divided into horizontal bands: the sky, the sea, and the boats, while the vertical lighthouse acts as an anchor. This spatial arrangement and the broken brushstrokes reflect Signac's interest in optical mixing and the scientific theories of color. Moreover, Signac engages with ideas of visual perception, challenging fixed meanings and engaging with new ways of thinking about space and representation. This watercolor is less about conveying a literal scene than about constructing a visual experience based on color and light.