André Derain

Collioure

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About this artwork

Collioure is the name of the fishing village in the south of France where Derain spent the summer of 1905 with fellow artist Henri Matisse. He was very much influenced by the strong light in the south, which casts few shadows and eradicates contrasts in tone. He painted in pure bright colours straight from the tube to capture the effects of the sunlight, using broad, confident brushstrokes to create a flat, decorative and expressive pattern. This use of vibrant colours was associated with the fauvist style.

Updated before 2020

  • artist:
    André Derain (1880 - 1954) French
  • title:
    Collioure
  • date created:
    1905
  • materials:
    Oil on canvas
  • measurements:
    60.20 x 73.50 cm; Framed: 96.50 x 84.00 x 9.50 cm / 18.00 kg
  • object type:
  • credit line:
    Purchased 1973
  • accession number:
    GMA 1280
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  • artwork photographed by:
    Antonia Reeve
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André Derain

André Derain