Painting of the Week: Bathers at Asnières

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We discuss the origins of Seurat’s distinctive neo-impressionist style with a look at his first great masterpiece, “Une Baignade, Asnières.”

Via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTqPxKeLN6w

National Gallery, London
Level 2 - Room 43

"Bathers at Asnières"

by Seurat

Bridget Riley on Seurat's 'Bathers at Asnières' Composition of Seurat's "Bathers at Asnieres"