Quai des Grands-Augustins by Albert Marquet. An atmospheric view of the Seine River in Paris under a heavy, misty sky with barges docked along the quay.

Quai des Grands-Augustins

Albert Marquet

1905 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A sophisticated and atmospheric Parisian cityscape featuring the Seine under a blanket of mist.

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A measured, restful work with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.

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Bedroom · Living Room · Study
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Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted by Albert Marquet around 1905, this oil on canvas captures the Quai des Grands-Augustins in Paris with a masterful use of muted tones. The composition highlights the grey expanse of the Seine and the dark silhouettes of barges and pedestrians, evoking the quiet, moody charm of a misty day in the city.

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