{"product_id":"the-jetty-at-cassis-paul-signac","title":"The Jetty at Cassis - Paul Signac","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Neo-Impressionist work by Paul Signac, depicting the harbour of Cassis through the precise application of colour dots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1889, The Jetty at Cassis captures the Mediterranean coastline through the rigorous application of the Neo-Impressionist method. Paul Signac, a central figure in the development of Pointillism, utilised small, distinct dots of colour to construct the image. Rather than mixing pigments on the palette, he placed them side by side on the canvas, allowing the viewer's eye to perform the optical synthesis. This technique creates a luminous quality, particularly evident in the rendering of the water and the sun-drenched shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts the harbour of Cassis, a small fishing port in the south of France. Signac spent time in this region during the late 1880s, drawn to the clarity of the light and the geometric simplicity of the coastal architecture. The scene is structured around the horizontal line of the jetty, which guides the eye towards the distant hills. The palette is dominated by warm ochres, sandy tones, and cool blues, reflecting the specific atmospheric conditions of the French Riviera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignac's approach to this work demonstrates his commitment to scientific colour theory, a hallmark of his practice following his association with Georges Seurat. The systematic application of paint results in a surface that appears to shimmer, capturing the heat and stillness of a summer day. The buildings, including the small tower, are reduced to their essential forms, integrated into the overall grid of colour dots. This work remains a clear example of the artist's ability to balance structural rigour with the sensory experience of the natural world, avoiding the descriptive detail of traditional realism in favour of a more analytical representation of light and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/view-of-the-thames-georges-lemmen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eView of the Thames - Georges Lemmen — Georges Lemmen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/family-in-the-orchard-theo-van-rysselberghe\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFamily in the Orchard - Théo van Rysselberghe — Théo van Rysselberghe\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Signac","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58886576341327,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58886693224783,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58886693257551,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58886693290319,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58886693323087,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Jetty-at-Cassis_Poster_CompositorV1_1790345934677.jpg?v=1790346854","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-jetty-at-cassis-paul-signac","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}