Signac, Paul (1863-1935)
St. Tropez
1918
Watercolour and charcoal on paper, 27.1 x 40.7 cm
National Museum Wales, Cardiff
Paul Signac was a keen sailor who travelled the coast of France, making watercolours along the way. He liked to experiment with using small strokes of vivid colour in his harbour scenes and seascapes. In this painting, both the sea and sky include swathes of blue, pink, purple, yellow and orange as the bright sunset on the horizon is reflected in the waters below. (NMW)
See also:
• Saint-Tropez (France)