Artwork
Angelica
Angelica is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Georges Seurat. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.
About this work
Overview
Angelica is a painting executed in oil by Georges Seurat in 1890. It is part of the Norton Simon Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nude woman in a dramatic pose, with outstretched arms and tilted head, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation. Her serene facial expression and introspective demeanor invite the viewer into her private world.
Technique & Style
Seurat's use of smooth, flowing lines and nuanced light and shadow captures the subtleties of the subject's skin. The dark background, with its subtle color gradient, adds depth to the scene, characteristic of Seurat's post-Impressionist approach.
Artist & collection
Artist
Georges Pierre Seurat (UK: SUR-ah, -ə, US: suu-RAH; French: ; 2 December 1859 – 29 March 1891) was a French post-Impressionist artist.
