Port-Louis c. 1922

"Port-Louis" (c. 1922) is a watercolor painting by the French artist Paul Signac (1863-1935). This work is characteristic of Signac’s use of pointillism, a technique where small dots of color are used to create an image. It is a typical example of the artist's signature style and his fascination with capturing the energy of water, boats and urban landscapes, in this case the French town of Port-Louis. The painting depicts a harbor scene, with a sailboat in the foreground and the town in the background, and it offers a glimpse into Signac's fascination with the natural world.