(back to top)
Signac was second only to Seurat as the leading figure of the Neo-Impressionist movement. He painted many of the seaports that face the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Channel waters where he often sailed.
This seascape is the work of a self-confident painter at mid-career, who continued to refine his approach to Neo-Impressionism. By 1899 Signac preferred broader strokes, and his brushwork creates patterns that reflect his growing preoccupation with surface design. The brilliant hues of purple, green and red-orange illustrate his move away from the naturalism of early Neo-Impressionism to a freer, more arbitrary choice of color.
Today the IMA is open 11 am to 9 pm. ADMISSION IS FREE.
Get directions using Google Maps
Type in your zip code OR Your Address (street, city state)
