Women by the Water 1886

"Women by the Water" is an oil painting by Georges Seurat, created in 1886. It depicts two women in a landscape setting, one standing near a river, the other sitting amongst foliage. Seurat, a pioneer of Pointillism, employed a technique of applying small dots of color to create the overall image, lending a unique visual texture to the piece. This small-scale work showcases his mastery of color theory and his ability to capture the interplay of light and shadow in a serene outdoor scene. The painting exemplifies the aesthetic principles of the Post-Impressionist movement, which sought to explore new forms of expression beyond Impressionism's emphasis on capturing fleeting moments.