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Application du Cercle Chromatique de Mr. Ch. Henry

Paul Signac

National Gallery of Art

The image displays bold geometric shapes, including a large circle intersected by a T and L shape. These shapes are filled with a mosaic of colors, giving the impression of stacked colored blocks. Inside the circle, there is an abstract representation of a person in headwear facing a sunset, depicted in a pixelated or pointillist style. The border of the image consists of lines and rectangles in contrasting colors, framing the central composition. The overall arrangement resembles a stained-glass window or a kaleidoscope art piece.

Artwork Details

Date
1889
Medium
color lithograph on card
Dimensions
3755 × 3254 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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