Who created "The Zone (Outside the City Walls)"?

The Zone (Outside the City Walls) was created by Georges Seurat in 1882–83.

When was "The Zone (Outside the City Walls)" created?

This artwork was created 1882–83.

What medium is "The Zone (Outside the City Walls)"?

The Zone (Outside the City Walls) is Black conte crayon on cream laid paper.

Is "The Zone (Outside the City Walls)" in the public domain?

Yes, The Zone (Outside the City Walls) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Zone (Outside the City Walls)

Georges Seurat

1882–83

Medium

Black conte crayon on cream laid paper

Dimensions

24 × 31.4 cm (9 1/2 × 12 3/8 in.)

Classification

drawings (visual works)

Department

Prints and Drawings

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

243810

About the Artist

Georges Seurat · 1859–1891

Georges Seurat (1859-1891) was the founder of Neo-Impressionism and the inventor of Pointillism, a revolutionary technique that transformed how artists understand and apply color. In a tragically brief career cut short at age 31, Seurat produced only seven monumental paintings, yet his systematic application of color theory fundamentally altered the direction of modern art. Born in Paris to a pro...

The Zone (Outside the City Walls)

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