Circus Sideshow – (Georges Pierre Seurat) Previous Next


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Style: Pointillism

Topic: Festivals Circus Music

Date: 1888

Size: 100 x 155 cm

Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, United States)

Technique: Oil On Canvas

A Masterpiece of Pointillism

Georges Pierre Seurat

, a French Post-Impressionist artist, created the mesmerizing painting Circus Sideshow (Parade de cirque) between 1887 and 1888. This large oil on canvas masterpiece measures 99.7 × 149.9 centimeters (39.3 × 59.0 in) and is a prime example of Seurat's innovative Pointillist technique, which involves applying small dots or points of color to form an image.

A Vivid Depiction of Entertainment

Seurat's Circus Sideshow captures the vibrant atmosphere and energy of a traveling circus, showcasing performers in various acts, including acrobats, clowns, and musicians. The painting is divided into two main sections: the audience on the left and the performers on the right. Seurat's masterful use of color and light creates a lively and engaging scene that invites viewers to immerse themselves in the spectacle.

A Permanent Fixture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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