{"product_id":"farmyard-at-la-percaillerie-normandy-albert-marquet","title":"Farmyard at La Percaillerie (Normandy) - Albert Marquet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of a Normandy farmyard by Albert Marquet, capturing the rustic atmosphere through bold brushwork and a balanced, warm palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Marquet, a contemporary and close associate of Henri Matisse, produced this study of a farmyard in Normandy during the early years of the twentieth century. The work reflects the artist's engagement with the principles of Fauvism, a movement defined by its departure from traditional representational colour in favour of expressive, subjective application. Marquet, however, often maintained a more restrained approach than his peers, focusing on the structural clarity of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a rustic farmyard, with a pale, solid building on the left and a barn with a terracotta-toned roof situated towards the centre. The surrounding foliage is rendered in broad, confident brushstrokes, suggesting the density of the trees without relying on fine detail. The ground is a mixture of earth tones and patches of green, indicating the uneven texture of the yard. Marquet uses a palette that balances warm, sun-drenched hues on the roof and ground with cooler, shadowed areas in the trees and building walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more aggressive colour experiments of his contemporaries, this piece demonstrates Marquet's interest in the interplay of light and form. The brushwork is direct and economical, a characteristic that would define his later career as a painter of ports and urban scenes. By simplifying the visual information, he captures the atmosphere of the Normandy countryside. The painting avoids unnecessary ornamentation, prioritising the relationship between the architectural elements and the natural environment. This work provides an insight into the development of modern French painting, where the focus shifted from precise observation to the interpretation of light and space through simplified, bold forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/la-gitane-la-curieuse-kees-van-dongen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Gitane (La Curieuse) - Kees van Dongen — Kees van Dongen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nude-with-seashell-raoul-dufy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNude with Seashell - Raoul Dufy — Raoul Dufy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albert Marquet","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345421242703,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345600516431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345600549199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345600581967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345600614735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345600647503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345600680271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345600713039,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345600745807,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345600778575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345600811343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345600844111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Farmyard-at-La-Percaillerie-Normandy-_Poster_CompositorV1_1785390844329.jpg?v=1785394393","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/farmyard-at-la-percaillerie-normandy-albert-marquet","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}