The Bridge at Courbevoie

This pointillist masterpiece captures a tranquil riverside scene at the Bridge at Courbevoie. In the foreground, a sloped embankment covered in dappled, golden-brown foliage leads the eye across the canvas. A prominent, dark, sinuous tree trunk stands on the right, framing the composition, while a few small, solitary figures—a fisherman and a person standing by the water—dot the bank, providing a sense of scale and quiet stillness.

Beyond the embankment, the calm river stretches out, reflecting the pale, hazy atmosphere of the day. Thin, vertical masts of boats rise like needles into the sky, punctuating the background. The bridge itself is partially obscured, blending into the soft, luminous horizon. The overall composition is balanced and serene, drawing the viewer's gaze from the textured land into the misty expanse of the water and sky.

The artwork is defined by the artist’s signature divisionist technique, where thousands of tiny dots of contrasting colour are applied to create a shimmering, vibrant effect. The palette is dominated by soft, ethereal tones: hazy blues, pale yellows, and muted greys, which evoke the damp, cool quality of light over water. The deep, dark tones of the tree and the figures contrast sharply against the lighter, pastel-like hues of the river and sky, creating a gentle yet effective depth throughout the scene.