Bathers at Asnières

"Bathers at Asnières," painted by Georges Seurat in 1884, is a large-scale work that depicts a group of working-class individuals relaxing by the Seine River in the industrial suburb of Asnières, near Paris. This painting is notable for its use of Seurat's pioneering technique of Divisionism, a precursor to Pointillism, which involves the application of small, distinct dots of color to create a cohesive image when viewed from a distance.

"Bathers at Asnières" by Georges Seurat, painted in 1884, is a large-scale work measuring 201 cm by 301 cm, depicting a serene riverside scene with figures leisurely positioned along the banks of the Seine. The painting is characterized by Seurat's early use of pointillism, employing small, distinct dots of color to create a luminous effect and a sense of atmospheric depth.