The artwork, titled “Samois, Study Nr. 8,” was created by the artist Paul Signac in 1899. Rendered using oil on canvas, this painting embodies the art movements of Pointillism and Neo-Impressionism. Measuring 26.8 x 34.9 cm, it is a landscape genre piece currently housed in the Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Cologne, Germany.
The artwork depicts a serene riverside landscape with the use of meticulous pointillist technique, which employs small, distinct dots of color to form the image. The scene features a winding river flanked by trees whose foliage is represented in intricate patches of yellow, green, and blue. The sky is filled with swirling clouds rendered in a palette of soft purples and whites, which harmonizes with the reflective water below. The overall composition exudes a tranquil and contemplative atmosphere, characteristic of Signac’s explorations in color and light.
