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Rejected then revered, Seurat’s “Bathers” reveals societal divides and artistic ambition.
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Seurat: Bathers at Asnieres (One Painting, One Story)
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Summary
Seurat’s Bathers: A Moment Frozen in Time
Although beloved today, Georges Seurat’s Bathers at Asnières was rejected from the Salon exhibition to which it was first submitted. The work, painted when the artist was only 24 years old, was intended to make a statement. Meticulously planned, its detailed composition starkly contrasts with the spontaneity sought by Seurat’s Impressionist peers.
The scene is suffused with bright, hazy sunlight but evokes an eerie stillness…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781857097474 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1857097475 |
| Author: | Alastair Sooke |
| Publisher: | National Gallery Company Ltd |
| Imprint: | National Gallery Company Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 190g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 159mm |
| Series: | One Painting, One Story |
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About The Author
Alastair Sooke
Alastair Sooke is the Telegraph’s chief art critic, a regular presenter of television and radio for the BBC, and the author of three books.
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