The Pointe St. Pierre at St. Tropez 1896

Theo van Rysselberghe's 1896 painting "The Pointe St. Pierre at St. Tropez" showcases the artist's mastery of the Divisionist technique, also known as Pointillism. The painting depicts a serene coastal landscape, with a series of tall pine trees standing along a cliff overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. The artist uses small, distinct dots of color, applied side by side, to create a vibrant and textured surface, giving the painting an almost shimmering quality. The brushstrokes are visible and create a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of the Divisionist style. This painting is an excellent example of the transition from Impressionism to Post-Impressionism, as it combines Impressionist subject matter with a more structured and methodical application of paint.