The Port at Martigues (1903) by Francis Picabia

The Port at Martigues - Francis Picabia - 1903

Artwork Information

TitleThe Port at Martigues
ArtistFrancis Picabia
Date1903
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions46.3 x 55.2 cm
Art MovementImpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About The Port at Martigues

The artwork titled “The Port at Martigues” is an oil on canvas painting by Francis Picabia created in 1903, embodying the impressionist movement in its execution. The piece measures 46.3 x 55.2 cm and depicts a landscape scene. It currently resides within a private collection. The painting captures a sense of immediacy and the transient effects of light, hallmarks of Impressionism.

“The Port at Martigues” portrays an active but serene coastal scene. The brushwork is loose and vigorous, creating a vivid depiction of water reflections and sky. Dashes of whites and blues suggest the shimmering movement of the sea while warmer earth tones define the shoreline. The landscape is composed of a series of horizontal bands – the sand, the sea, and the distant buildings which are punctuated by vertical elements like masts and architectural features. The structures’ details, while not minutely specified, suggest the locality’s architecture. A clear sky, suggesting perhaps a bright day, dominates the upper portion of the artwork, with subtle variations of blue that evoke the changing nature of light. The artwork is signed and dated in the lower right corner, reinforcing its authenticity and moment of creation.

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