"The Lighthouse at Honfleur" primarily refers to famous paintings by Georges Seurat (1886), a key Neo-Impressionist known for his pointillist technique (tiny dots of colour), and also to a depiction by Claude Monet (1864) capturing the Normandy coast, showcasing early Impressionism, while the actual lighthouse in Honfleur, Normandy, is a historic structure now called the "Tower of Honfleur," a former naval signal tower used by artists and now a landmark.
Key Characteristics:
Technique: Pointillism (Divisionism) – applying small, distinct dots of pure colour that optically blend in the viewer's eye.
Subject: A coastal scene in Honfleur, France, featuring the lighthouse, beach, boats, and sky.
Style: Neo-Impressionism/Post-Impressionism, characterized by scientific colour mixing and deliberate composition.
Medium: Oil on canvas (for the main version).
Date: 1886.