Artwork
Pont Saint Michel, Paris
Pont Saint Michel, Paris is an oil painting by Albert Marquet. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Pont Saint Michel, Paris is a 1910 oil painting by Albert Marquet, a French artist known for his landscapes and association with the Fauve movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene urban scene: the Pont Saint Michel in Paris, with pedestrians on the arched bridge, buildings on one riverbank, and trees on the other, under a light sky.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by muted colors, visible brushstrokes, and a soft, dreamy quality, achieved through Marquet's impressionist approach to oil painting.
History & Provenance
Created in 1910, Pont Saint Michel, Paris is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Marquet (French pronunciation: ; 27 March 1875 – 14 June 1947) was a French painter.
