Mediterranean Village by Albert Marquet
Description: Mediterranean Village is a painting by Albert Marquet, completed in 1922. This artwork features a charming view of a coastal village in the Mediterranean, showcasing Marquet's characteristic style of simplified forms and vivid colors. The painting captures the essence of the village’s architecture and its surrounding environment, reflecting Marquet’s fascination with Mediterranean landscapes and his ability to convey a sense of place through a restrained yet expressive palette.
Albert Marquet, a prominent Fauvist painter, was known for his focus on color and composition to evoke the atmosphere of his subjects. Educated at the School of Fine Arts in Paris, Marquet’s work evolved from the bold color contrasts of early Fauvism to a more nuanced approach. Mediterranean Village exemplifies his skill in capturing the tranquil beauty of coastal scenes while maintaining his distinct Fauvist approach to color and form.
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Location and Date Created: Created in 1922.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Mediterranean Village.
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Artwork Style: Fauvism.
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Subject/Topic: A coastal Mediterranean village, highlighting the architecture and natural surroundings with simplified forms and vivid colors.
