Les Alpilles Vue Depuis Saint-Rémy-De-Provence 1933

Paul Signac created "Les Alpilles Vue Depuis Saint-Rémy-De-Provence" with watercolor and graphite in 1933. Signac, living through the tumultuous turn of the century and the interwar period, found solace and inspiration in the landscapes of France. In this landscape, the Alpilles mountains are rendered with delicate blues and grays, towering over the cultivated fields and humble dwellings of Saint-Rémy. But it's the figure of the local woman that draws my attention. There is a sense of shared humanity that transcends social boundaries. Signac, who once declared his art was about capturing the "harmony of colors," here captures something more profound—a harmony between people and their environment. This watercolor invites us to reflect on the connections between identity, place, and the simple beauty of everyday life.