The Iles D'Or 1892 - Henri-Edmond Cross Signature Poster

The painting is a landscape focused on the coastline. The land is divided into three horizontal bands of color. The bottom third is a bright yellow, representing the beach sand. The middle third is a band of small blue dots, which form the ocean. The top third is a large band of blue and purple dots, which represent the sky. The colors are all very bright and saturated, and there are no straight lines in the painting. The brushstrokes are small and round, and they are applied in a pointillist style. This creates a shimmering effect, as if the light is flickering on the water and sand. In the far distance, there is a suggestion of low mountains, barely visible along the horizon line. The painting is devoid of any people or animals, and the overall feeling is one of tranquility and peacefulness.