An der Pariser Seine 1927

Paul Signac made this watercolour painting, 'An der Pariser Seine', with loose, washy strokes that give the whole scene a breezy, fleeting feeling. It’s like he captured a moment and didn't fuss too much about the details. I love how the colours just bleed into each other, especially in the trees, with dabs of blue and green suggesting leaves rustling in the wind. The paint is thin, almost transparent, which lets the paper breathe and gives the work a light, airy quality. Notice how he uses quick, dark lines to define shapes, like the bridge in the background or the figure digging in the sand. These bold strokes anchor the composition and add a playful rhythm to the scene. Signac reminds me of Matisse, who also had this incredible knack for simplifying forms and using colour to evoke a feeling. It’s a reminder that art isn’t always about precision; sometimes, it’s about capturing the essence of a moment.