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Calanque des Canoubiers (Pointe de Bamer), Saint-Tropez

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The scene unfolds with the patient precision of a pointillist dream, the brushstrokes replaced by a meticulous dance of tiny, individual dabs of color. The eye, rather than being led, is invited to participate, to blend the blues, greens, yellows, and violets into a harmonious whole. The shoreline, punctuated by tufts of trees in varying shades of blue-green, undulates gently; it mirrors the soft rise of the distant hills. There’s a palpable sense of warmth and tranquility, a golden light suffusing the sky and reflecting upon the calm water, suggesting the late afternoon sun. I can almost feel the balmy air and hear the gentle lapping of the waves.

Calanque des Canoubiers (Pointe de Bamer), Saint-Tropez

Paul Signac

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1896

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3200 × 2547 px
813 × 653 mm

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