The Tugboat, Canal in Samois by Paul Signac. A vibrant Pointillist landscape depicting a tugboat on a canal, framed by lush green trees and a shimmering, dot-filled sky.

The Tugboat, Canal in Samois

Paul Signac

1901 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminous Neo-Impressionist landscape by Paul Signac featuring a tugboat on a serene canal.

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Where it works

A balanced work with lively energy with a neutral color register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Office
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1901, this vibrant oil painting by Paul Signac captures a tugboat on a canal in Samois using his signature Pointillist technique. The work is composed of small, distinct dots of color that blend optically to create a luminous scene of water, foliage, and light.