A cityscape by French Neo-Impressionist Maximilien Luce, 'Montmartre, de la rue Cortot, vue vers Saint-Denis' captures a view of Paris from Montmartre using Pointillist techniques and a varied colour palette.

Maximilien Luce (1858-1941) was a French Neo-Impressionist artist known for his paintings, graphic art, and anarchist political beliefs. He began his artistic training as a wood engraver, later studying painting at the Académie Suisse and in the studio of Isidore Pils. He became friends with Camille Pissarro, Georges Seurat, and other avant-garde artists. Luce joined the Société des Artistes Indépendants in 1884 and participated in their exhibitions, embracing the Pointillist technique developed by Seurat. His work often depicted urban scenes, industrial landscapes, and working-class life. 'Montmartre, de la rue Cortot, vue vers Saint-Denis' presents a view of Paris from the vantage point of Montmartre. The composition is divided into distinct zones, with the foreground dominated by lush greenery and the middle ground showing the rooftops and buildings of the city stretching towards Saint-Denis in the distance. The sky is rendered with soft, diffused light, contributing to the atmospheric perspective. Luce's use of small, individual brushstrokes creates a shimmering effect, capturing the light and atmosphere of the scene. The colour palette is varied, with greens, blues, and yellows used to depict the foliage and buildings.