The artwork, titled “Capo di Noli,” was created by artist Paul Signac in 1898. Executed in oil on canvas, it represents a significant piece within the Pointillism and Neo-Impressionism movements. Measuring 93.5 by 75 centimeters, this landscape painting belongs to the collection of the Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Cologne, Germany.
The artwork vividly captures an idyllic coastal scene using a technique characteristic of Pointillism, where small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. The composition features a sweeping view of a seaside village, framed on the right by an elegantly windswept tree whose vibrant green foliage contrasts with the soft blues of the sky and sea. Nestled on the left are rose-colored cliffs that harmonize with the azure waters, dotted with sailboats that seem to be gently swaying in the breeze. The foreground depicts figures engaged in leisurely activities under the shade, infusing the scene with a sense of tranquil pastoral life. The employment of vibrant hues and the meticulous application of color dots result in a luminous, shimmering effect, evoking the mesmerizing interplay of light and nature that defines Signac’s exquisite vision.