The Circus (1880s) | Georges Seurat
The Circus (1880s) | Georges Seurat
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What is a "Giclee" print?
What is a "Giclee" print?
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About The Trumpet Shop
About The Trumpet Shop
The Trumpet Shop started off life as a vintage themed pop up shop in Edinburgh (Scotland) in 2017. Since then it has evolved into an exclusively online shop for vintage art prints that ships worldwide.
Capture the vibrant energy and spectacle of the circus with this striking work "The Circus," one of Georges Seurat's final masterpieces. Painted in 1891, this work depicts a lively circus performance with acrobats, clowns, and spectators. Seurat's distinctive pointillist technique, using small, distinct dots of color to create form and light, gives the scene a unique vibrancy and shimmering quality.
The carefully constructed composition and dynamic figures convey the excitement and movement of the circus atmosphere. Perfect for lovers of Post-Impressionism, circus enthusiasts, and those who appreciate the innovative techniques of Seurat.
Did you know? Georges Seurat tragically died at the young age of 31, just a few months after completing "The Circus." The cause of his death is still debated by historians and medical professionals, with theories ranging from meningitis to diphtheria or even pneumonia. His untimely death cut short a promising career and left a relatively small but highly influential body of work. "The Circus," being one of his last paintings, holds particular significance as a culmination of his artistic explorations.
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