Back to gallery
Capo di Noli, near Genoa

Art Appreciation

A scene explodes with light and color; a seaside view rendered in a myriad of tiny, distinct dots. The sky, a mosaic of blues, whites, and pinks, suggests a balmy day with gentle breezes. Towering trees, their leaves a vibrant blend of greens and oranges, provide a dramatic contrast to the scene's delicate overall feel. The foreground features a path, perhaps a seaside promenade, bathed in warm, sunny hues. In the distance, the azure sea stretches out, dotted with sailboats that seem to float on a sea of sparkling gems. The pink mountains are beautifully contrasted with the light blues and greens. Two figures are presented near the edge of a cliff, and their presence adds a narrative element to the composition. This work is a symphony of color; I can almost feel the warmth of the sun and hear the gentle lapping of the waves.

Capo di Noli, near Genoa

Paul Signac

Category:

Created:

1898

Likes:

0

Dimensions:

5906 × 7363 px
750 × 935 mm

Download:

Related artworks

Entrance to the Tomb of the Kings
Cottages with a Woman Working in the Middle Ground
Rouen Cathedral, the Portal, Grey Weather
Ruined Abbey with Cattle and a Man Chopping Wood
Martigues, the White Sail
Salisbury Cathedral from the meadows 1821
Autumn Forest Stream with Rider and Horses
Thunderstormy Sky 1932