Albert Marquet (1875 - 1947) - photo 1

Albert Marquet

Albert Marquet was a French painter, renowned for his affiliation with the Fauvist movement, a group characterized by their use of wild, vivid colors to depict emotional expression. Unlike his contemporaries who embraced bright and violent colors, Marquet distinguished himself with a more subdued palette, employing less intense tones by mixing complementary colors to achieve a naturalistic style, primarily in landscapes. His work is celebrated for its simplicity in form and color, often focusing on serene water scenes, bustling city views, and the animated life of waterfront cities, particularly in North Africa and across various European locales like Naples and Venice.

Marquet's technique involved painting water as a broad area of simple tone, which cleverly held the plane of the water's surface without resorting to illusionistic perspective, allowing ships to emerge into a different plane with ease. This method, alongside his unique approach to color and composition, drew parallels with Japanese Shijo style work, emphasizing simplicity, movement, and the effective use of color to capture scenes' essence.

Throughout his career, Marquet frequently returned to favored subjects, capturing subtle variations in light and atmosphere. His landscapes, cityscapes, and maritime scenes are noted for their tranquility and the artist's keen observation of light and color. His works are housed in prestigious museums worldwide, including the Musée National d'Art Moderne, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Pushkin Museum, showcasing his versatile talent in capturing the natural and urban environment.

Marquet's legacy is significant, admired for his astute sense of color and the ability to convey atmospheric mood with minimal elements. His influence extends beyond the canvas, impacting subsequent generations of artists and collectors who appreciate the subtlety and depth of his work. For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Albert Marquet represents a pivotal figure in modern art, whose works continue to inspire and captivate audiences with their serene beauty and emotional depth.

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Date and place of birt:27 march 1875, Bordeaux, France
Date and place of death:14 june 1947, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Salon d'Automne
Genre:Cityscape, Nude art, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Modern art, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism

Creators France

Gustave Miklos (1888 - 1967)
Gustave Miklos
1888 - 1967
Blanche Hoschedé Monet (1865 - 1947)
Blanche Hoschedé Monet
1865 - 1947
Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (1815 - 1891)
Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier
1815 - 1891
Le Corbusier (1887 - 1965)
Le Corbusier
1887 - 1965
Gilbert Poillerat (1902 - 1988)
Gilbert Poillerat
1902 - 1988
Etienne Marin Melingue (1808 - 1875)
Etienne Marin Melingue
1808 - 1875
Ferdinand Heilbuth (1826 - 1889)
Ferdinand Heilbuth
1826 - 1889
Guillaume Fillastre (1348 - 1428)
Guillaume Fillastre
1348 - 1428
Albert Bettannier (1851 - 1932)
Albert Bettannier
1851 - 1932
Fernand Cormon (1845 - 1924)
Fernand Cormon
1845 - 1924
Hans Reichel (1892 - 1958)
Hans Reichel
1892 - 1958
Henri-Pierre Danloux (1753 - 1809)
Henri-Pierre Danloux
1753 - 1809
Camille Bombois (1883 - 1970)
Camille Bombois
1883 - 1970
Auguste Borget (1808 - 1877)
Auguste Borget
1808 - 1877
Jules Gélibert (1834 - 1916)
Jules Gélibert
1834 - 1916
Ulpiano Cheka (1860 - 1916)
Ulpiano Cheka
1860 - 1916

Creators Fauvism

George Wright (1860 - 1944)
George Wright
1860 - 1944
Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh (1864 - 1933)
Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh
1864 - 1933
Huang Rui (1952)
Huang Rui
1952
Nikolay Ivanovich Osenev (1909 - 1983)
Nikolay Ivanovich Osenev
1909 - 1983
Carl Mathorne (1878 - 1942)
Carl Mathorne
1878 - 1942
Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin (1883 - 1973)
Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin
1883 - 1973
Josef Hermann Hendel (1897 - 1993)
Josef Hermann Hendel
1897 - 1993
Rudolf Bartels (1872 - 1943)
Rudolf Bartels
1872 - 1943
Eduardo Afonso Viana (1881 - 1967)
Eduardo Afonso Viana
1881 - 1967
Sexto Canegallo (1892 - 1966)
Sexto Canegallo
1892 - 1966
Line Vautrin (1913 - 1997)
Line Vautrin
1913 - 1997
Anders Osterlind (1887 - 1960)
Anders Osterlind
1887 - 1960
Hans Maurus (1901 - 1942)
Hans Maurus
1901 - 1942
Anita Rée (1885 - 1933)
Anita Rée
1885 - 1933
Josef Eberz (1880 - 1942)
Josef Eberz
1880 - 1942
Roberto Matta (1911 - 2002)
Roberto Matta
1911 - 2002
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