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Paintings of Paul Signac 4: Two deaths and marriage

Still taken by the classical contemplative atmosphere of Signac and his interest in colour theory. Thank you for your research once again.

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In the autumn of 1889, Paul Signac (1863-1935) was busy completing a set of plates for two books by Charles Henry, a project which he estimated took him over six hundred hours. He was disappointed, though, by the rift between his Neo-Impressionists and Camille Pissarro, who had returned to Impressionism.

In January 1890, Signac again attended the Salon des XX in Brussels. This was marred by the painter Henry De Groux, who had made offensive remarks about Vincent van Gogh, which nearly ended in a duel. Over the winter, Signac was also busy finishing his masterpiece Sunday, which he exhibited at the Salon des Indépendents in March.

Paul Signac, Un Dimanche (Sunday) (1888-90), oil on canvas, 150 x 150 cm, Private collection. WikiArt, Wikimedia Commons. Paul Signac, Un Dimanche (Sunday) (Op 201) (1888 Oct – 90 Mar), oil on canvas, 150 x 150 cm, Private collection. WikiArt, Wikimedia Commons.

Sunday, which Signac started in October 1888 and completed in March 1890, is perhaps the best-known of his interiors…

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