Paul Signac at the Helm of Olympia 1896

"Paul Signac at the Helm of Olympia" is a painting by Belgian artist Theo van Rysselberghe, created in 1896. It portrays the French Neo-Impressionist painter Paul Signac at the helm of his yacht Olympia, a subject that reflects the artists' shared passion for sailing and the sea. The painting's distinct pointillist style, characterized by small, distinct brushstrokes, captures the movement and light of the seascape, showcasing the artistic tendencies of the Neo-Impressionist movement. The use of color and light in this work exemplify the techniques of divisionism, a practice of creating visual effects using colored dots.