Evening (Le soir)

1898

Paul Signac

Associated Names
Paul Signac

Artist, French, 1863 - 1935

The image shows a seascape with a view from an elevated point overlooking a harbor scene. The horizon is in the upper third, with distant ships under sails. A large pier or structure is on the right, textured with pointillist brushstrokes. The color palette includes pastel shades of pinks, blues, and yellows, capturing light on the water and sky. Small sailboats with colorful sails are close by, reflecting warm tones onto the water. The sea beyond is in cooler blues and greens. The brushstroke technique is characterized by small, systematic dots of color blending optically from afar. The scene conveys a harmonious balance of movement and light.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Burton G. [1902-1991] and Emily Hall [1908-1987] Tremaine, Madison, CT; International Art Foundation, New York; gift 1971 to NGA.

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Bibliography

1974

  • Kornfeld, Eberhard W. and Peter A. Wick. Catalogue raisonne de l'oeuvre grave et lithographie de Paul Signac. Bern: Editions Kornfeld et Klipstein, 1974.

Wikidata ID

Q65576099

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