Man Painting his Boat 1883

Georges Seurat's "Man Painting His Boat" is a small oil-on-canvas painting from 1883, now in the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. This painting, typical of Seurat's early work, depicts a figure painting on a boat in a landscape setting. The artist's signature pointillist style is evident in the painting, with small, distinct brushstrokes creating the colors and forms. The painting's use of color and composition is typical of Seurat's post-impressionist approach, influenced by the works of Eugène Delacroix and the optical theories of Michel Eugène Chevreul. Seurat's works are often seen as precursors to the development of modern art and continue to be admired for their innovative use of technique and color.