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Pont-Neuf in Sunshine, by Albert Marquet, oil, 1906

Pont-Neuf in Sunshine

Albert Marquet

1906

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Gallery of Ontario

Dominant colour

Overview

Pont-Neuf in Sunshine is a 1906 oil by Albert Marquet, a Impressionism work, held at Art Gallery of Ontario.

Who painted this?
Albert Marquet
When & what style?
1906 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Art Gallery of Ontario

About this work

This painting shows a bustling street scene with a bridge in the background. People are walking along the street, some with umbrellas, while horse-drawn carriages move through the scene. The street is lined with buildings, and a large tree stands on the right side of the painting. In the background, a bridge spans the width of the painting, with a few boats visible on the water below. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of a busy, everyday scene, with people going about their daily business. The artist, Albert Marquet, was a French painter known for his landscapes and cityscapes.

About the artist

Portrait of Albert Marquet
Artist

Albert Marquet

Albert Marquet (French pronunciation: ; 27 March 1875 – 14 June 1947) was a French painter.

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