Quai de la Rapée, Paris 1884

Armand Guillaumin's pastel drawing "Quai de la Rapée, Paris" (1884) depicts a bustling scene at a Parisian wharf. The artist, known for his expressive use of color and brushstrokes, captures the energy of the industrial port, with a large crane dominating the foreground. The scene is filled with boats, a cart pulled by a white horse, and smoky haze from nearby factories, creating a vibrant, atmospheric landscape that exemplifies Guillaumin's artistic style, often classified as Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.