Port-en-Bessin, the Semaphore and Cliffs 1888

"Port-en-Bessin, the Semaphore and Cliffs," painted by Georges Seurat in 1888, is a striking example of Pointillism, a technique that uses small dots of color to create the illusion of form and depth. The artist, a leading figure in the Post-Impressionist movement, captures the serene landscape of the French coast with a focus on light and color. The Semaphore, a signaling tower, stands proudly in the distance, marking the horizon, while the cliffs rise majestically in the foreground, their textured surfaces created with meticulous application of colored dots. The painting evokes a sense of tranquility and beauty, highlighting the harmony between nature and human-made structures.