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Untitled, by Albert Marquet, ink, 1924

Untitled

Albert Marquet

1924

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1924 ink by Albert Marquet, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Albert Marquet
When & what style?
1924
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet harbor scene. In the foreground, two people sit in a small boat, one standing and one resting. Behind them, a larger sailboat glides toward the shore, while other boats dot the water. The background has faint hills and a few distant ships. The artist used light pencil strokes to keep things simple and soft. The focus is on everyday life near the water. If you like this style, try looking up lithography to see how it works.

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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