The Luminous Legacy of Hippolyte Petitjean In the golden twilight of the nineteenth century, a period defined by radical shifts in perception and the pursuit of pure light, Hippolyte Petitjean emerged as a vital architect of color. Born in the quiet surroundings of Mâcon, France, in 1854, his journey from a provincial student to a central figure in the Neo-Impressionist movement is a testament to the transformative power of artistic v…