Artwork

Gasometers at Clichy

Gasometers at Clichy, by Paul Signac, oil, 1894
Gasometers at Clichy, by Paul Signac, oil, 1894

Gasometers at Clichy is an oil painting by Paul Signac. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.

About this work

Overview

Gasometers at Clichy is a 1894 oil painting by Paul Signac, a French artist associated with the Neo-Impressionist movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an industrial scene at Clichy, featuring large gasometers and surrounding buildings. A dirt road and grassy areas are visible in the foreground, while the gasometers dominate the background.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in a pointillist style, characterized by small dots of color that blend together to create a soft, atmospheric effect, conveying a sense of depth.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the National Gallery of Victoria's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Paul Signac

Artist

Paul Signac

Paul Victor Jules Signac ( seen-YAHK, French: ; 11 November 1863 – 15 August 1935) was a French Neo-Impressionist painter who, with Georges Seurat, helped develop the artistic technique Pointillism.