The Forest at Pontaubert
The Met
Artist: Georges Seurat(French, Paris 1859–1891 Paris)
Date: 1881
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 31 1/8 x 24 5/8 in. (79.1 x 62.5 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Raymonde Paul, in memory of her brother, C. Michael Paul, by exchange, 1985
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A pointillist forest scene with multiple tree trunks, vibrant green foliage, and dappled light
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts a dense forest scene, rendered in a pointillist style with small, distinct dots of color, and dominated by various shades of green. Several tree trunks rise vertically through the image. On the far right, a thick, light brown tree trunk with textured bark is brightly illuminated on its right side, contrasting with its slightly darker left side. Towards the center, a cluster of thinner, lighter-colored tree trunks, appearing pale yellow or off-white, also show textured surfaces created by the dot application. Another darker, partially visible tree trunk is present on the far left edge. The background and midground are filled with a dense array of green and yellow-green dots, suggesting thick foliage and undergrowth. The ground in the lower portion of the painting is a lighter, brighter green with hints of yellow, appearing as sunlit grass or moss. Bright patches of light fall on the tree trunks and the forest floor, creating a dappled effect.
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