Architectural Motif; Double Acanthus Fleuron c. 1875

"Architectural Motif; Double Acanthus Fleuron" is a pencil drawing by the French Post-Impressionist painter Georges Seurat. Dating from c. 1875, this work exemplifies Seurat's early fascination with architectural detail. The intricate, symmetrical arrangement of the acanthus leaves and scrolls, rendered with meticulous detail, points to Seurat's future exploration of form and composition. The drawing showcases Seurat's early artistic development, revealing his interest in traditional academic techniques, which he would later revolutionize with his pointillist approach.