Artwork
Boy Sitting in a Meadow
Boy Sitting in a Meadow is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Georges Seurat. It is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
About this work
Overview
Boy Sitting in a Meadow is a painting created by Georges Seurat in 1882, not 1892, using oil paint on canvas, exemplifying the artist's innovative techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young boy sitting in a lush meadow, dressed in dark attire, with his face blurred, creating an air of mystery. The serene atmosphere invites contemplation.
Technique & Style
Seurat employed pointillism, applying small dots of color to achieve a sense of luminosity and depth, characteristic of his post-Impressionist style.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, showcasing Seurat's work alongside other notable artists.
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.
