Georges Seurat
French painter (1859-1891)
1859 — 1891
Quick Facts
Profession
French painter (1859-1891)
Born
December 2, 1859
Died
1891 (age ~32)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
painter, architectural draftsperson, draftsperson
FranceBorn in former 5th arrondissement of ParisDied in boulevard de Magenta
1859
Born in former 5th arrondissement of Paris (1859-12-02)
1891
Died in boulevard de Magenta
About
Georges Pierre Seurat was a French post-Impressionist artist. He devised the painting techniques known as chromoluminarism and pointillism and used conté crayon for drawings on paper with a rough surface.
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Who is Georges Seurat?+
Georges Pierre Seurat was a French post-Impressionist artist. He devised the painting techniques known as chromoluminarism and pointillism and used conté crayon for drawings on paper with a rough surface.
What does the name Georges mean?+
The name Georges means "plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.". It is of French origin.
When was Georges Seurat born?+
Georges Seurat was born on December 2, 1859.
When did Georges Seurat die?+
Georges Seurat died in 1891, at approximately 32 years of age.
Name Meaning
plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.
The name Georges is of French origin, meaning "plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Georges — December 2, 1859
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Your work hangs in my living room. Best decision I ever made.
— a collector
The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
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