Indsejlingen til det gamle havnebassin i La Rochelle 1918 - 1921

Paul Signac made this drawing, 'Indsejlingen til det gamle havnebassin i La Rochelle', with pencil on paper. The stark hatching and cross-hatching make it a complex image, and I can only imagine Signac standing there with his sketchbook in hand. Signac was a master of light, so it's not surprising to see the light dancing on the water, reflecting the architectural forms. You know, I find it amusing that the artist might have been thinking about all those lines and directions. I can feel the slight shifts in perspective and scale, playing with depth and distance. I can sense his commitment to capturing the essence of the scene, even though it's not a photo-realistic representation. Signac, like many artists, was likely in dialogue with his contemporaries and predecessors. He was part of a community, and this drawing is just one contribution to an ongoing conversation. I can see his dedication to the craft, using pencil to create a tangible sense of place. It reminds me that painting and drawing aren't just about making pretty pictures; they’re about exploring the world and our place in it.