Paysage près de Méréville 1905

"Paysage près de Méréville" (Landscape near Méréville), painted in 1905 by Maximilien Luce, is a classic example of Divisionism or Pointillism. Luce, a French artist associated with Neo-Impressionism, utilized small, distinct brushstrokes to create a vibrant landscape. The painting's distinct color dots and dynamic composition capture a luminous summer scene with a single tree standing prominently in the foreground, leading the viewer's eye across the rolling hills to the distant horizon. The painting's use of color and technique exemplify the characteristics of Divisionism, demonstrating Luce's commitment to representing light and color in a way that emphasizes their scientific aspects.