Quai du Louvre
1892 Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris
About this artwork
This is a charcoal sketch depicting a view of the Quai du Louvre in Paris along the Seine river. The sketch features quick, gestural strokes defining the bridge, the architecture of the Louvre, and trees along the bank.
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Armand Guillaumin was a key figure in the Impressionist circle, though he remained somewhat in the shadow of his friends like Pissarro and Monet. This sketch showcases his ability to capture the atmospheric essence of Paris using simple, bold lines, reflecting the typical Impressionist fascination with the urban landscape of the city.
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Quai du Louvre
Armand Guillaumin, 1892
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