Antibes – Morning 1914

Paul Signac painted "Antibes - Morning" with oil on canvas, using a technique called pointillism. Look closely, and you’ll see how the entire image is composed of countless tiny dots. This wasn’t just a stylistic choice; it was a deliberate exploration of color theory. Signac applied each dab of pigment separately, relying on the viewer's eye to blend them. Think about the sheer labor involved, and the artist’s deep understanding of how light and color interact. There's a kind of calculation here, a system. Although it seems far removed from the gritty realities of industrial production, pointillism does reflect a similar drive toward systematization. Just as factories churned out identical products, Signac methodically laid down each dot, one by one. What makes this more than just a mechanical exercise is the final result: an image that shimmers with light and life. This reminds us that even the most rigid processes can yield beauty, and that art can be found in the most unexpected places.