11 Key Neo-Impressionist Artworks From The Helene Kröller-Müller Collection You Can See At The National Gallery

The National Gallery’s groundbreaking exhibition “Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller’s Neo-Impressionists” (running from 13 September 2025 until 8 February 2026) showcases the extraordinary collection of one of the 20th century’s first great women art patrons. Here are some of the top Neo-Impressionist artworks from her remarkable collection that you can experience in London’s newly transformed Sainsbury Wing.

Neo-Impressionism emerged from 1886 when Georges Seurat exhibited his work “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte” at what was to prove the final Impressionist exhibition. This moment actually “heralded the end of Impressionism” and marked the beginning of Neo-Impressionism as one of the very first pan-European art movements.

1. Georges Seurat – Le Chahut (1889-1890)

This vibrant painting of cancan dancers is making its UK debut and serves as the exhibition’s star attraction. Seurat’s revolutionary pointillist technique transforms the energy of Parisian nightlife into a symphony of carefully placed dots of pure colour, capturing both movement and harmony in a single frame.

2. Vincent van Gogh – The Sower (1888)

A powerful example of how van Gogh’s expressive style influenced and was influenced by Neo-Impressionist colour theories. This dynamic painting captures a lone figure sowing seeds against a dramatic sky, demonstrating van Gogh’s ability to combine symbolic meaning with innovative colour relationships.

3. Georges Seurat – The Channel of Gravelines, Direction of the Sea (1890)

One of Seurat’s final works, this serene seascape demonstrates the artist’s mastery of Neo-Impressionist technique. The methodical application of colour creates an almost musical quality, with the horizontal composition evoking a sense of infinite calm and spiritual transcendence.

4. Théo van Rysselberghe – In July, Before Noon (1890)

This luminous outdoor scene, also known as “The Orchard,” showcases van Rysselberghe’s ability to capture the intense heat and light of a summer day. The painting’s large scale and brilliant colour harmonies make it one of the finest examples of Belgian Neo-Impressionism.

5. Paul Signac – The Dining Room, Opus 152 (1886-87)

An intimate domestic scene that reveals Signac’s early mastery of the pointillist technique. The careful arrangement of colour and light transforms an everyday interior into something almost sacred, demonstrating how Neo-Impressionists could find profound beauty in simple moments.

6. Jan Toorop – Sea (1899)

This powerful seascape by the Dutch-Indonesian artist captures the raw energy of ocean waves through bold, rhythmic brushstrokes. Toorop’s unique interpretation of Neo-Impressionist principles creates a work that feels both modern and timeless.

7. Henry van de Velde – Twilight (about 1889)

Before becoming a renowned architect, van de Velde created this atmospheric painting that perfectly captures the mysterious quality of dusk. The work demonstrates how Neo-Impressionism could convey mood and emotion through pure colour relationships.

8. Jan Toorop – Evening (before the Strike) (about 1888-89)

This politically charged work reflects the social consciousness of many Neo-Impressionist artists. Toorop uses the movement’s scientific approach to colour to depict the struggles of the working class, showing how artistic innovation could serve social commentary.

9. Georges Seurat – Port-en-Bessin, a Sunday (1888)

A masterful coastal scene that demonstrates Seurat’s ability to capture the specific quality of light at different times of day. The painting’s geometric composition and careful colour relationships create a sense of perfect balance and harmony.

10. Maximilien Luce – The Iron Foundry (1899)

This powerful industrial scene showcases the Neo-Impressionist commitment to depicting contemporary life, including its harsh realities. Luce’s pointillist technique transforms the heat and smoke of industrial labour into a surprisingly beautiful composition.

11. Anna Boch – During the Elevation (1892-1893)

One of the few women artists in the Neo-Impressionist movement, Boch created this contemplative religious scene that demonstrates her sophisticated understanding of colour theory. The painting shows how the movement’s scientific approach could serve deeply spiritual subjects.

Don’t miss your chance to see these revolutionary works together in one place. “Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller’s Neo-Impressionists” runs from 13 September until 8 February 2026, at the National Gallery’s Sainsbury Wing. This is the gallery’s first-ever exhibition devoted to the Neo-Impressionist movement and features works that helped transform European art forever.

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