A Sunday on La Grande Jatte

by Seurat, Georges (French, 1859-1891)

What is the picture of? The scene on a sunny day of Paris life, all of Paris life. Who is the child (with Parent?) in the middle looking out?

Notice:

• The light on the grass
• The monkey and the woman fishing -signs of anyother meaning and the La grande Jatte afterdark
  
• The only part of the painting that is not covered in pots or dashes - the white child in the middle of the picture. Giving great impact.
  
• The upright statue like figures frozen
• The shadows don't match the trees
  

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