La Rochelle

Paul Signac

Associated Names
Paul Signac

Artist, French, 1863 - 1935

The image is a watercolor painting depicting a harbor scene with a sailboat and prominent towers. The point of view is from water level looking towards a medieval townscape. The horizon is in the middle of the painting, lined with large towers and buildings, with the most dominant feature being a sailboat with a large, colorful sail slightly off-center. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, typical of watercolor techniques. The color palette is pastel, with light blues, greens, and pinks. The reflection of the buildings and sailboat creates balance. Fluffy clouds populate the sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over black chalk, laid down

  • Credit Line

    The John U. and Evelyn S. Nef Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.6 x 42.2 cm (10 7/8 x 16 5/8 in.)
    mount: 37 x 53 cm (14 9/16 x 20 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.60.63


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Evelyn Nef, Washington, D.C.; bequest to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in black chalk: P Signac / la Rochelle

Wikidata ID

Q64619135

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