Seascape (Gravelines) 1890

Georges Seurat’s “Seascape (Gravelines)” from 1890 is a small-scale oil painting notable for its use of pointillism, a technique that involves applying small dots of color to the canvas. In this artwork, Seurat uses the dots to create a sense of depth and movement in the water, sky, and shoreline. The painting is notable for its serene composition and atmospheric quality. Seurat’s pointillist style, which he developed in the late 19th century, is a hallmark of post-Impressionism and is characterized by its emphasis on color theory and scientific observation.