Gray Weather, Grande Jatte

Georges Seurat

Created:
Movement:
1888
Pointillism
key Notes:
Pointillism, Atmospheric Landscape
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Dimensions:
27 3/4 x 34 in. (70.5 x 86.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Gray Weather, Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat

Gray Weather, Grande Jatte, painted in 1888 by Georges Seurat, is an exemplary work of the Neo-Impressionist movement, showcasing his innovative technique of pointillism. This oil on canvas piece captures the atmospheric effects of light and weather, reflecting Seurat's meticulous study of color theory and optical effects. The painting is part of Seurat's exploration of the Île de la Grande Jatte, a subject he famously depicted in his earlier masterpiece, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. Seurat's work had a profound impact on the development of modern art, influencing artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Paul Signac. Born in 1859 in Paris, Seurat's career was tragically short, as he died at the age of 31 in 1891. Despite his brief life, Seurat's contributions to art were significant, as he challenged traditional approaches and laid the groundwork for future avant-garde movements.

Description of the work:

Gray Weather, Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat

Created in 1888, "Gray Weather, Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's pioneering use of Pointillism, a technique characterized by the application of small, distinct dots of color. The artwork depicts a serene landscape of the Grande Jatte island, capturing the atmospheric effects of gray weather with meticulous attention to light and color.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Gray Weather, Grande Jatte