Henri IV from the Quai

Throughout the 1930s Nevinson depicted a number of scenes of Paris, particularly enjoying capturing the bustling quays alongside the River Seine. The present work illustrates a view of Pont Neuf with the monument of Henri IV, which Nevinson depicted on several occasions. An almost identical vista can be seen in his larger oil painting Henry IV, L’Îlle de Paris (Dublin City Art Gallery) and a similar view recorded further down the river in his etching Notre Dame de Paris from Quai des Grands Augustins (Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne).

We are very grateful to Christopher Martin for his assistance in preparing this catalogue entry.