The Eiffel Tower - Georges Seurat
In this work by Georges Seurat, the blurred contours leave an impression of accentuated mist, and the clouds of small touches of color juxtaposed shape and delimit the lines. The liveliness of the colors gives an impression of swarming of the painting. The Eiffel Tower under construction glitters and shines under a shower of confetti. Here the artist begins a chromatic revolution.
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The artwork in a nutshell
In this work by Georges Seurat, the blurred contours leave an impression of accentuated mist, and the clouds of small touches of color juxtaposed shape and delimit the lines. The liveliness of the colors gives an impression of swarming of the painting. The Eiffel Tower under construction glitters and shines under a shower of confetti. Here the artist begins a chromatic revolution.
The artist
Born in Paris into a wealthy family, Georges Seurat (1859 - 1891), supported by his mother, was introduced to painting by his maternal uncle. Initially a student at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, he only discovered the world of the Impressionists in 1879 during their fourth exhibition. Eager to exhibit, he applied to the Official Paris Salon, where his famous painting "A Bath in Asnières" was not unanimously accepted, because of his new pictorial approach, which was not in keeping with the impressionist movement of the time. It was at the first Salon des Indépendants in 1884 that he met other artists who shared his vision of painting, notably Paul Signac. The neo-impressionists, later called pointillists, were born. Seurat nevertheless imposed himself at the last Impressionist Exhibition in 1886, ousting renowned artists such as Monet.
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Features
Oil paint
Our paintings are done entirely in oil paint. The meticulous work of detail coupled with the exceptional talent of our painters are the keystones of the intensity and depth of our paintings.
Canvas
Our linen and cotton canvases offer rock-solid strength that gives our works exceptional longevity. They are resistant to tension, humidity and temperature variations.
Wooden frame
Our solid wood frames are made of aspen, from sustainably managed forests (FSC certified). They benefit from a treatment that guarantees exceptional stability and are free of any resin.
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