Paul Signac was born on 11 November 1863 in Paris, France. He is one of the main representatives of neo-impressionism and one of the founders of the pointillism technique, which consists of applying small patches of colour to create a cohesive image when viewed from a distance. Signac began studying art in 1880 and quickly became involved with the Impressionist movement.
His work is characterised by the vibrant use of colour and the exploration of light and atmosphere, depicting seascapes and scenes from everyday life. Famous works include “Melher with the Hat” and “Portrait of Félix Fénéon”. Signac believed in the importance of colour theory and, alongside Georges Seurat, developed techniques that influenced modern art.
As well as being a painter, Signac was also an art theorist, writing about his approach and defending the use of colour as a means of expression. He was active in promoting contemporary artists and took part in several exhibitions throughout his career. He died on 15 August 1935 in Paris. Today, Paul Signac is remembered as an important figure in pointillism, whose works continue to be admired for their technique and innovation.
