{"product_id":"seurat-and-the-sea-by-paul-smith-9781913645908","title":"Seurat and the Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis catalogue charts the evolution of the radical and distinctive style of French artist Georges Seurat through the recurring motif of the sea.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeurat and the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e is a scholarly and visually rich catalogue accompanying a landmark exhibition at The Courtauld, London, the first exhibition devoted to Seurat's seascapes. Georges Seurat (1859–1891), known for pioneering the Neo-Impressionist technique of using small dots of pure colour, developed a luminous and atmospheric style that evolved notably through his repeated engagement with maritime themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book brings together paintings, oil sketches and drawings produced during five summers spent on France's northern coast between 1885 and 1890, in coastal towns such as Honfleur, Port-en-Bessin, and Gravelines. These works, featuring seascapes, regattas and harbour scenes, contrast with Seurat's better-known Parisian imagery and reflect his desire to escape studio confines and depict the clarity of natural light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalogue highlights how these coastal works deepened Seurat's exploration of colour and form and played a vital role in expanding his influence. Featuring loans from global collections alongside The Courtauld's holdings, the exhibition reaffirms Seurat's lasting artistic significance despite his early death at age 31.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Courtauld Gallery, London\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(13 February–17 May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306949492972,"sku":"9781913645908","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e670bd4f392521ed48663f08757c7c9b.jpg?v=1771099765","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/seurat-and-the-sea-by-paul-smith-9781913645908","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}