The Town Beach, Collioure

Paul Signac (1863-1935) was a French painter who played a pivotal role in the development of Neo-Impressionism, a post-Impressionist movement that emerged in the late 19th century. He is best known for his pointillist paintings, which are characterized by the use of small dots of pure color to create a mosaic-like effect. In 1884, he met Georges Seurat, who was developing a new technique called pointillism. Together, Signac and Seurat developed the theory and practice of pointillism. Signac was a highly respected artist during his lifetime and produced a wide variety of works, including landscapes, seascapes, portraits, and still lifes.