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Curatorial Narrative In the context of early 20th-century modernism, Albert Marquet’s “Poissy” (1929) occupies a pivotal position within the Impressionist tradition. Characterized by loose brushwork and an emphasis on capturing light effects, Marquet’s technique embodies a unique fusion of spontaneity and control. The artist’s palette, dominated by blues and greens, imbues the landscape with an ethereal quality, as if the very atmosphere has been distilled onto canvas. By employing a range of tonal values, Marquet achieves a heightened sense of spatial depth, drawing the viewer into the tranquil world of the Seine River valley. When scaled to 63×44 inches, “Poissy” assumes a commanding presence within a luxury interior environment. The chromatic structure, initially perceived as soft and subdued, reveals its full impact in this larger format. Blues and greens predominate, casting an atmospheric weight that resonates with richly te