Georges Seurat: The Drawings

Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Museum of Modern Art, New York; First Edition (November 1, 2007)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0870707175

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0870707179

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.11 x 0.98 x 10.04 inches

Recognized as 'the most beautiful painter's drawings in existence,' Seurat's conté masterpieces, oil sketches, and paintings are showcased in approximately 130 works. This publication, accompanying the first Seurat drawing exhibition in 25 years, unveils the artist's academic journey, unique techniques, and studies for monumental canvases. Beyond Pointillism, Seurat's drawings reveal his profound influence on twentieth-century art, capturing the essence of Parisian life. With insightful texts by experts and never-before-published reproductions from Seurat's sketchbooks, this volume is a visual and scholarly treasure, complemented by a chronology, bibliography, and detailed checklist—a must-have for art enthusiasts and scholars.