Seascape
1889
Paul Sérusier strips the seascape down to its most essential, dreamy elements in this 1889 Post-Impressionist gem. Instead of realistic waves and clouds, he uses sweeping horizontal bands of burnt orange, muted teal, and lavender to capture the quiet mood of a sunset over the water. As a founding member of the Nabis group, Sérusier believed color should express emotion rather than just copy nature, turning a simple marine view into a nearly abstract meditation on light and atmosphere that paved the way for modern art.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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