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Chicago's Art Institute of Chicago holds 4 works by Georges Seurat (1859–1891) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Seurat invented Pointillism — a rigorously scientific technique of applying thousands of tiny dots of pure colour to create form and light. He died at just 31, leaving a small but revolutionary body of work. A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, at the Art Institute of Chicago, is his masterpiece.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago · 4 works on display
The Art Institute of Chicago holds one of the world's finest collections of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, alongside major American art. Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and Grant Wood's American Gothic are among its most famous works.
Seated Woman with a Parasol (study for La Grande Jatte)
c. 1884
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Seated Woman with a Parasol (study for La Grande Jatte)
Art Institute of Chicago
c. 1884
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About the artist
Georges Seurat
French · Post-Impressionism / Pointillism · 1859–1891
Seurat invented Pointillism — a rigorously scientific technique of applying thousands of tiny dots of pure colour to create form and light. He died at just 31, leaving a small but revolutionary body of work. A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, at the Art Institute of Chicago, is his masterpiece.
Key works
A Sunday on La Grande JatteBathers at AsnièresThe Circus
Frequently asked questions
How many Georges Seurat paintings are on display in Chicago?
Our current data shows 4 Georges Seurat paintings on display in Chicago, spread across the Art Institute of Chicago. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Chicago has the most Georges Seurat paintings?
Art Institute of Chicago holds all 4 known Georges Seurat works in Chicago.
Where else can I see Georges Seurat's paintings?
Georges Seurat's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Georges Seurat →
Planning your visit to Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is at Millennium Park — take the Red or Green CTA line to Adams/Wabash. Allow at least three hours; the Impressionist collection alone warrants a full morning. Illinois residents receive free entry on select days.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.