Collioure. The Beach of the City. Opus 165
- Original dimensions
- 80 x 62.9 cm
- Museum
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Year
- 1887
Scene depicted
This painting is a vibrant representation of the lively beach of Collioure. Fishing boats, joyful bathers, and colorful houses blend in a harmonious composition. The artist, through his pointillist technique, captures the very essence of Mediterranean light, transforming a simple moment into a visual and sensory experience.
Historical context
Created in 1887, Collioure. The Beach of the Town. Opus 165 transports us to the heart of the charming coastal town of Collioure, located in the south of France, in the Occitanie region. This work illustrates the neo-impressionist movement and is a testament to a time when light and color took on a new dimension in art. Currently, this painting is displayed at the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art , revealing its dimensions of 80 x 62.9 cm to an admiring audience.
Place in the artist's career
Collioure. The Beach of the Town. Opus 165 stands as a centerpiece in Signac's artistic evolution, representing a period when his style reached undeniable maturity. It is interesting to compare it to The Port of Marseille and Portrait of Félix Fénéon , two other paintings where the artist explores similar themes while perfecting his color application technique.
Anecdote
Paul Signac once stated: "The sea is the poetry of my canvases." Imagine him, on a radiant morning, facing the blue expanse of the Mediterranean, where colors dance under the sun's rays. This moment frozen in time shaped the inspiration for his masterpiece , Collioure. The Beach of the Town. Opus 165 , a pictorial work where the sea whispers secrets and light awakens emotions.