{"product_id":"dutch-mill-at-edam-paul-signac","title":"Dutch Mill at Edam - Paul Signac","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Neo-Impressionist work by Paul Signac, featuring a Dutch windmill rendered through the precise, light-filled technique of pointillism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Signac painted Dutch Mill at Edam in 1896 during his travels through the Netherlands. This work demonstrates his application of the divisionist technique, where small, distinct dots of colour are placed side by side on the canvas. Rather than mixing pigments on the palette, Signac relies on the viewer's eye to optically blend these individual points into a cohesive image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition centres on the traditional windmill, a structure that dominates the flat Dutch horizon. Signac uses a palette of soft yellows, pale blues, and muted purples to capture the atmospheric quality of the light reflecting off the water. The water itself is rendered through a dense application of stippled marks, which creates a sense of gentle movement and shimmer. The surrounding buildings and the bridge are integrated into the scene through the same systematic application of colour, ensuring that no single element disrupts the overall harmony of the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignac was a primary figure in the Neo-Impressionist movement, following the death of Georges Seurat. He expanded upon the scientific theories of colour perception, often using larger, more mosaic-like brushstrokes in his later works compared to the tighter dots of his predecessors. In this piece, the structure of the mill provides a vertical anchor against the expansive, light-filled sky. The absence of heavy outlines allows the forms to emerge from the interplay of light and shadow. This approach results in a luminous quality that defines the scene, capturing a specific moment of quiet observation in the Dutch countryside. The print reproduces the texture of the original oil painting, allowing for a close examination of the individual marks that constitute the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/sunset-on-the-lagoon-venice-henri-edmond-cross\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSunset on the Lagoon, Venice - Henri-Edmond Cross — Henri-Edmond Cross\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/sunset-at-ambleteuse-theo-van-rysselberghe\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSunset at Ambleteuse - Théo van Rysselberghe — Théo van Rysselberghe\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Signac","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888804041039,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888810725711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888810758479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888810791247,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888810824015,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dutch-Mill-at-Edam_Poster_CompositorV1_1790374103560.jpg?v=1790374656","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/dutch-mill-at-edam-paul-signac","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}