Artwork
St Tropez
St Tropez is a chalk drawing by Paul Signac. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
St Tropez is a 1906 drawing by Paul Signac, created with watercolor and gouache over black chalk on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a harbor scene at St Tropez, with boats in the foreground and buildings and hills in the background. The scene is characterized by a sense of maritime activity and a vivid portrayal of light and color.
Technique & Style
Signac employed a range of techniques, including watercolor and gouache, to capture the textures and play of light on the water, boats, and buildings. The loose, expressive style is marked by visible brushstrokes and vivid colors.
History & Provenance
Paul Signac was a leading figure in the Neo-Impressionist movement and collaborated with Georges Seurat to develop Pointillism. As a painter known for maritime scenes, Signac often depicted harbors and coastal views, as seen in this work.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
