Le chahut (1889-90) by Georges Seurat

Le chahut - Georges Seurat - 1889 - 1890

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TitleLe chahut
ArtistGeorges Seurat
Date1889 - 1890
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions169 x 141 cm
Art MovementNeo-Impressionism
Current LocationKröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands
Location Created France
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About Le chahut

Georges Seurat’s Le Chahut, created between 1889 and 1890, is a Neo-Impressionist painting that reflects the artist’s experimentation with color theory. The piece depicts a group of individuals joyfully participating in a can-can dance. Despite the enthusiastic subject matter, the painting’s execution is highly calculated and precise.

Le Chahut was first exhibited at Paris’ Salon de la Société des Artistes Indépendants in 1890. Its unique style and subject matter made it a target for art critics who often debated its meaning and symbolism. Today, it remains part of the collection of the Kroller-Muller Museum in the Netherlands.

Le Chahut showcases Seurat’s interest in capturing movement through color theory. The painting highlights complementary colors side-by-side to create vibrancy that captures attention. Through this use of color theory and meticulous planning, Seurat creates an artwork that dazzles viewers as much today as it did over a century ago.

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