Georges Seurat !!!

How many people can you see?

Facts about Georges Seurat

Georges Seurat was born in France on the 2nd of December. He lived more than 150 years ago. He was one of the best artists in France. Sadly Georges Seurat died on the 29th March at the age of 31.

The Bathers is a painting by Georges Seurat. It is a large painting of people relaxing near the water in France. Some of this painting is done with pointillism(small dots).

Can you spot the dog?

THE BATHERS

Sunday afternoon at La Grande Jatte

This is what it looks like on the other side of the River Seine from The Bathers painting. When this painting was first seen by people they didn’t like it.

How many people can you spot that have umbrellas?

Practising for The Bathers

This is Georges Seurat practising for the Bathers. It is a lot different to the finished painting.

How many people are in this picture?

PRACTISING FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT

LA GRANDE JATTE

This is a sketch for Sunday afternoon at La Grande Jatte.

How do you think he felt whilst he was painting the picture?

Quiz

Question 1

How old was Georges Seurat when he died?

31

Question 2

When was Georges Seurat born?

2nd December

Question 3

Where did Georges Seurat live?

France

Question 4

What is pointillism?

Small dots

Question 5

How many years ago was he alive?

150

GLOSSARY

Pointillism: Small dots in a painting.Artist: A person who paints pictures.