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

Victor Brauner (1903 - 1966)
Victor Brauner
1903 - 1966
Joseph-Siffred Duplessis (1725 - 1802)
Joseph-Siffred Duplessis
1725 - 1802
Ivan Pavlovich Pokhitonov (1850 - 1923)
Ivan Pavlovich Pokhitonov
1850 - 1923
Frans Pourbus II (1569 - 1622)
Frans Pourbus II
1569 - 1622
Geoffroy Dauvergne (1922 - 1977)
Geoffroy Dauvergne
1922 - 1977
Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé (1733 - 1783)
Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé
1733 - 1783
Amedeo Modigliani (1884 - 1920)
Amedeo Modigliani
1884 - 1920
Jean Nocret (1615 - 1672)
Jean Nocret
1615 - 1672
Eugène Delaplanche (1836 - 1891)
Eugène Delaplanche
1836 - 1891
Jules Chéret (1836 - 1932)
Jules Chéret
1836 - 1932
Denys Puech (1854 - 1942)
Denys Puech
1854 - 1942
Constant Troyon (1810 - 1865)
Constant Troyon
1810 - 1865
François Reynaud (1825 - 1909)
François Reynaud
1825 - 1909
Martial Raysse (1936)
Martial Raysse
1936
Gregorio Sciltian (1900 - 1985)
Gregorio Sciltian
1900 - 1985
Cornelis van Spaendonck (1756 - 1839)
Cornelis van Spaendonck
1756 - 1839

Creators Fauvism

William George Gillies (1898 - 1973)
William George Gillies
1898 - 1973
Paul Kayser (1869 - 1942)
Paul Kayser
1869 - 1942
Henri Biva (1848 - 1929)
Henri Biva
1848 - 1929
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (1867 - 1936)
Henri-Gabriel Ibels
1867 - 1936
Jean Tinguely (1925 - 1991)
Jean Tinguely
1925 - 1991
Ernst Schumacher-Salig (1905 - 1963)
Ernst Schumacher-Salig
1905 - 1963
Sybil Andrews (1898 - 1992)
Sybil Andrews
1898 - 1992
Julius Seyler (1873 - 1955)
Julius Seyler
1873 - 1955
Fritz Schwarzbeck (1902 - 1989)
Fritz Schwarzbeck
1902 - 1989
Paul Ranson (1861 - 1909)
Paul Ranson
1861 - 1909
Gwen John (1876 - 1939)
Gwen John
1876 - 1939
Pham Luc (1943)
Pham Luc
1943
Alfred William Finch (1854 - 1930)
Alfred William Finch
1854 - 1930
Normunds Braslins (1962)
Normunds Braslins
1962
Binod Behari Mukherjee (1904 - 1980)
Binod Behari Mukherjee
1904 - 1980
Alexander Alekseevich Efimov (1905 - 1964)
Alexander Alekseevich Efimov
1905 - 1964