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Digital Download - 46 images
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Georges Seurat 46 High Resolution Images
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Dimension 6610 x 4350 pixels
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Dimensions 5710 x 4220 pixels
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Dimensions 4730 x 5750 pixels
Georges Seurat 46 High Resolution Images
Georges Seurat 46 High Resolution Images
Artwork by Georges Seurat (1859-1891)
Digital Download - 46 images
This download features 46 hi-res images, in jpeg format, by the artist Georges Seurat.
The images are all 600dpi and range in size from 3430 pixels wide/tall to 7150 pixels wide/tall.
The pictures are out of copyright and in the public domain, so you are free to use them in whatever way you’d like, including commercial use.
Georges Seurat (1859-1891), born in Paris, was a pioneering French painter known for his innovative technique of pointillism, which involves applying small dots of colour to create vibrant compositions.
His meticulous approach to colour theory and light set him apart from his contemporaries and laid the groundwork for modern art.
Seurat’s most celebrated work, 'A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte', created between 1884 and 1886, exemplifies his unique style. The painting features a serene park scene populated with various figures, rendered through thousands of tiny dots. This technique not only enhanced the luminosity of the colours but also allowed viewers to perceive the artwork differently from various distances, creating a dynamic viewing experience.
Despite his brief life - Seurat died at the young age of 31 - his contributions to the art world were significant.
He sought to integrate science into his paintings, drawing upon optical theories that explored how colours interact with one another.
Alongside other Impressionists, he was a key figure in the transition towards Post-Impressionism, influencing future generations of artists.
Beyond 'La Grande Jatte', Seurat’s works such as 'Circus Sideshow' reflect his fascination with modern life and leisure activities.
His legacy is marked not only by his unique style but also by his philosophical approach towards art, emphasising the importance of structure and form, which would resonate in the works of many artists that followed.
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Public Domain Copyright Rules
The pictures in our art collections are out of copyright in both the UK and the United States. Both countries have had quite different copyright criteria up until recently so read our blog post about public domain copyright rules in the United States, United Kingdom and other countries.