A Pointillist painting by Maximilien Luce, 'Le Port de Saint-Tropez' depicts the harbour of Saint-Tropez with boats, buildings, and figures rendered in a mosaic of colours.

Maximilien Luce (1858-1941) was a French Neo-Impressionist artist, known for his paintings, graphic art, and political activism. He began his artistic training as a wood engraver, later studying painting at the Académie Suisse and in the studio of Isidore Pils. He became associated with the Neo-Impressionist movement in the late 1880s, adopting the Pointillist technique popularised by Georges Seurat and Paul Signac. Luce's work often depicted urban scenes, industrial landscapes, and scenes of working-class life. He was also involved in anarchist politics and contributed illustrations to leftist publications. 'Le Port de Saint-Tropez' exemplifies Luce's Pointillist style, characterised by the application of small, distinct dots of colour to create an image. The painting depicts the harbour of Saint-Tropez, a coastal town in the south of France. The composition features boats in the foreground, with buildings and figures along the quayside. The scene is rendered in a mosaic of colours, with blues and greens dominating the water, and oranges and yellows used for the buildings. The overall effect is one of light and atmosphere, capturing the vibrancy of the Mediterranean coast.