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Saint-Tropez, fontaine des Lices

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This vibrant scene invites you into a serene corner of a sun-dappled park, where the gentle curve of a fountain becomes a lively centerpiece. Dominated by a large, textured tree on the left and a row of tall, golden-leaved trees in the distance, the composition effortlessly balances organic forms and human presence. The figures—two women beside the fountain engaged in their daily ritual of fetching water, and another walking peacefully with a parasol—imbue the scene with quiet, intimate life. The artist’s masterful use of pointillism bursts forth in tiny dots of radiant blues, purples, yellows, and greens, creating a shimmering tapestry of light and shadow that dances across the canvas.

In this beautifully rendered moment, the palette acts like a symphony of cool and warm tones, blending intimate detail with expansive natural beauty. The lights here do not merely illuminate but pulse with the atmosphere of a late afternoon filled with gentle breezes and birdsong. This work belongs to the Neo-Impressionist movement, a testament to the artist’s dedication to scientific color theory and formal precision beneath a surface that feels effortlessly vibrant and alive. Beyond depicting a simple fountain, it transports us into a world where nature and everyday human rituals beautifully converge—an echo of a quiet yet rich southern French life in the late 19th century.

Saint-Tropez, fontaine des Lices

Paul Signac

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1895

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3200 × 2575 px
810 × 650 mm

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