Artwork
La Marne à la Varenne St Hilaire
La Marne à la Varenne St Hilaire is an oil painting by the Fauvist artist Albert Marquet. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Musée d'art moderne de Paris.
About this work
Overview
La Marne à la Varenne St Hilaire is a 1915 oil painting by Albert Marquet, a French artist associated with the Fauvist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene riverside landscape with a winding path, trees, and a distant figure, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Marquet's use of oil paint and visible brushstrokes creates a textured effect, while a predominantly green color palette with touches of brown and blue contributes to the peaceful atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created during a period when Marquet was shifting towards a more Impressionist style, the painting is now held in the Musée d'art moderne de Paris.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Marquet (French pronunciation:; 27 March 1875 – 14 June 1947) was a French painter.
