Georges Seurat

Georges Seurat, born in 1859 in Paris and died in 1891 in Paris, was a French painter and the pioneer of the Neo-Impressionist movement. His works, such as 'A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte' and 'Bathers at Asnières,' are celebrated for their innovative use of pointillism, a technique of painting with tiny dots of color. Influenced by the scientific theories of color and his contemporary Paul Signac, Seurat's technique involved a meticulous and systematic approach to composition and color, conveying the harmony and luminosity of his subjects. His career was marked by his ability to depict the structure and light of modern life, making him a significant figure in late 19th-century painting.