The Coffeepot 1902

Albert Marquet made this painting of a coffeepot and a cup with oil on canvas. The painting style feels very immediate, like he worked alla prima, wet into wet. The coffeepot is the star here. It's all warm browns and coppery tones, reflecting the light in a way that makes it almost glow, set against a muted gold background. The artist used thick paint to capture these reflections, and you can practically feel the smoothness of the metal. The cup is more subdued, with its delicate blue patterns providing a cool contrast. Look at the way the light catches the curve of the coffeepot's body. See how the colors blend and shift, creating a sense of depth and volume with the white reflections. It reminds me a bit of Chardin, in the way he finds beauty in the everyday. The image is not about the perfect representation of the objects, it's about the act of seeing and painting. It's an invitation to slow down and appreciate the simple things.