Landscape near Chatou 1904

André Derain's "Landscape near Chatou" (1904) is a vibrant Fauvist painting showcasing the artist's bold use of color and simplified forms. The painting depicts a view of the French town of Chatou, seen from a hillside dotted with bare trees. The landscape is rendered with thick brushstrokes and vivid hues, particularly the contrasting blues and greens of the sky and foliage. This work exemplifies Derain's early artistic style, reflecting the Fauvist movement's focus on subjective expression and the liberation of color from realistic representation.