Au temps d'harmonie (L’âge d’or n’est pas dans le passé, il est dans l’avenir) 1895

"Au temps d’harmonie (L’âge d’or n’est pas dans le passé, il est dans l’avenir)" (Time of Harmony (The Golden Age is not in the past, it is in the future)) is an oil on canvas painting created by Paul Signac in 1895. This artwork depicts a utopian vision of a harmonious future, portrayed through scenes of leisure and recreation by the seaside. Characteristic of Signac's Neo-Impressionist style, the painting is rendered with a technique called Pointillism, in which small dots of pure color are applied to the canvas. This method emphasizes the vibrancy of the colors and creates a shimmering visual effect. The work is significant as it reflects Signac's belief in a social utopia based on progress, labor, and leisure.