Study for La Grande Jatte
1884-1885
Before Georges Seurat unleashed his famous masterpiece of Parisians relaxing on an island, he spent two years obsessively capturing the scene outdoors. This vibrant study shows his initial, looser brushstrokes as he chased the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees and reflecting off the water. You can spot a sailboat gliding by and figures lounging on the grass, all rendered in a dazzling mosaic of color. It is a rare glimpse into the meticulous mind of the Post-Impressionist pioneer who would eventually invent pointillism.
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