Study on the Island 1884

"Study on the Island" is an oil painting by Georges Seurat, the French post-impressionist artist, created in 1884. The painting depicts a solitary figure standing on the bank of a river, looking out towards a cityscape in the distance. Seurat is famous for his use of pointillism - a technique where he applied small dots of color to the canvas, creating a visual effect of light and shadow. The painting is a fine example of Seurat's signature style and offers a glimpse into the artist's early exploration of pointillist techniques.