Étude pour ‘La Grande Jatte’ 1884 - 1885

This oil painting by Georges Seurat, "Étude pour ‘La Grande Jatte’", is a preparatory study for his iconic work "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte". Created between 1884 and 1885, the painting depicts a serene scene of a woman seated in a park by a river, showcasing the meticulous pointillist technique that defines Seurat’s style. The brushstrokes, rendered in small dots of pure color, blend into a harmonious and detailed landscape. This study provides insight into the compositional and stylistic development of the final, larger-scale masterpiece.