Albert Marquet (1875-1947) - Boats in Tunisia
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Albert Marquet’s *Boats in Tunisia* is an original, hand-signed pen work on paper from 1920, measuring 20 × 14 cm, and originating in France.
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Albert Marquet
Boats in Tunisia, ca. 1920
Ink on paper
20 x 14 cm
Hand-signed by the monogram lower right
Yellowing on the edges
Albert Marquet (1875–1947) was a French painter associated with Fauvism, though his work is distinguished by a more restrained palette and subtle approach to color. Born in Bordeaux, he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris alongside Henri Matisse, with whom he formed a lifelong friendship. Marquet gained recognition for his luminous depictions of urban landscapes, ports, and rivers, particularly views of Paris and the Seine. His paintings are characterized by simplified forms, atmospheric light, and a remarkable sense of calm. A passionate traveler, he found inspiration in the harbors and waterfronts of North Africa, the Mediterranean, and Northern Europe. Unlike many Fauves, Marquet favored muted tones and careful observation over expressive color. His work bridges Impressionism and modernism, emphasizing harmony and spatial clarity. Today, he is celebrated for his poetic landscapes and masterful treatment of light and water. His paintings are held in major museum collections worldwide.
Albert Marquet
Boats in Tunisia, ca. 1920
Ink on paper
20 x 14 cm
Hand-signed by the monogram lower right
Yellowing on the edges
Albert Marquet (1875–1947) was a French painter associated with Fauvism, though his work is distinguished by a more restrained palette and subtle approach to color. Born in Bordeaux, he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris alongside Henri Matisse, with whom he formed a lifelong friendship. Marquet gained recognition for his luminous depictions of urban landscapes, ports, and rivers, particularly views of Paris and the Seine. His paintings are characterized by simplified forms, atmospheric light, and a remarkable sense of calm. A passionate traveler, he found inspiration in the harbors and waterfronts of North Africa, the Mediterranean, and Northern Europe. Unlike many Fauves, Marquet favored muted tones and careful observation over expressive color. His work bridges Impressionism and modernism, emphasizing harmony and spatial clarity. Today, he is celebrated for his poetic landscapes and masterful treatment of light and water. His paintings are held in major museum collections worldwide.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Albert Marquet (1875-1947)
Title of artwork
Boats in Tunisia
Technique
Pen
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1920
Condition
Good condition
Height
14 cm
Width
20 cm
Weight
100 g
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1910-1920
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