A Sunday on La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, 1886

A Sunday on La Grande Jatte

Georges Seurat1886Oil on canvas

Seurat's masterpiece of Pointillism depicts Parisians relaxing in a park. Every square inch is built from tiny dots of pure color that optically blend in the viewer's eye.

Color Mood

Sunny and methodical. Green and blue dominate in a scientifically balanced composition. The palette radiates summer heat and leisure.

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Primary Colors

The dominant colors that define the overall mood and atmosphere of the work.

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River Blue

Water and sky

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Park Green

Grass and trees

Secondary Colors

Supporting colors that add depth, contrast, and visual interest.

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Warm Ochre

Figures and paths

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Deep Green

Shadows on grass

Tertiary Colors

Accent and detail colors that complete the composition.

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Pale Skin

Figure flesh tones

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Reddish Brown

Figures clothing

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Off White

Light dresses

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