Casseur de pierres
c. 1881
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22 works across 1 institution
Paris's Musée d'Orsay holds 22 works by Georges Seurat (1859–1891) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Georges Seurat in Paris
Seurat in Paris
Seurat was born in Paris, lived there for most of his short life, and died there at 31. The Musée d'Orsay holds The Circus — his last major canvas, left unfinished on his easel when he died in 1891 — along with Channel at Gravelines and a number of smaller studies. The Circus is notable for the way the pointillist technique loosens into something almost decorative in the figures of the performers: Seurat was moving in a new direction when it was interrupted.
His masterpiece, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, is in Chicago. But the Orsay's collection, seen alongside the Impressionists he was reacting against — Monet and Renoir on the floors above — makes the logic of his method legible. Where they dissolved form in light, he rebuilt it through systematic colour.
Planning your visit
The Orsay's Seurat works are on the upper level with the Post-Impressionists. The museum is large; plan for the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist floors specifically rather than trying to see everything.
Musée d'Orsay
Paris · 22 works on display
Housed in a spectacular Beaux-Arts railway station, the Orsay holds the world's finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, covering 1848 to 1914. The collection of Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh is unrivalled anywhere.
Homme nu, bras droit levé, s'élançant vers la droite
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Moyenne distance, gauche, deux personnages. Étude pour la Grande-Jatte
c. 1884
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Moyenne distance, gauche, deux personnages. Étude pour la Grande-Jatte
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c. 1884
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On the road
c. 1881
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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 Paris?
Our current data shows 22 Georges Seurat paintings on display in Paris, spread across the Musée d'Orsay. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Paris has the most Georges Seurat paintings?
Musée d'Orsay holds all 22 known Georges Seurat works in Paris.
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 Paris
Pre-book entry to the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, especially in summer — queues without a ticket can exceed an hour. Many Paris museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month. A day transport pass (carnet) is better value than buying individual Métro tickets.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.