Seated Woman with a Parasol (study for La Grande Jatte)

Georges Seurat

Created:

Movement:

1884/85

Pointillism

key Notes:

Pointillism, Leisure Scene

Dimensions:

48 × 31.5 cm (18 15/16 × 12 7/16 in.)

medium:

Black Conté crayon on ivory laid paper

Difficulty:

Advanced

New game

story of the work:

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Seated Woman with a Parasol (Study for La Grande Jatte)

Georges Seurat, a pivotal figure in the development of the Neo-Impressionist movement, created "Seated Woman with a Parasol (Study for La Grande Jatte)" in 1884/85. This work, executed in black Conté crayon on ivory laid paper, serves as a preparatory study for his monumental painting "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte." Seurat's meticulous technique in this study highlights his innovative use of pointillism, a method characterized by the application of small, distinct dots of color. The study reflects Seurat's interest in capturing modern life and leisure activities, themes central to his oeuvre. His scientific approach to color and composition significantly influenced the trajectory of modern art, impacting artists such as Paul Signac and Henri Matisse. Seurat's dedication to exploring the optical effects of color and light remains a cornerstone of his artistic legacy.

Description of the work:

"Seated Woman with a Parasol (study for La Grande Jatte)" by Georges Seurat, created in 1884/85, is a study rendered in Black Conté crayon on ivory laid paper, exemplifying Seurat's meticulous pointillist technique. The artwork depicts a woman seated with a parasol, serving as a preparatory work for his larger masterpiece, "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte."

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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