The Golden Horn. Morning
1907 Musée d'Orsay
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting depicts a vibrant harbor scene in Istanbul, characterized by the artist's signature application of small, distinct dots of color. It is part of the collection at the Musée d'Orsay.
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Paul Signac was deeply captivated by the play of light on the water in Constantinople, which he visited in 1907. He produced several versions of the Golden Horn, utilizing the science of optical color mixing to capture the luminous, shimmering quality of the morning atmosphere, pushing the boundaries of Neo-Impressionism.
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The Golden Horn. Morning
Paul Signac, 1907
