Sorrowful Landscape 1946

"Sorrowful Landscape" (1946) by André Derain is a powerful depiction of a stormy sky over a rural scene. The dramatic, swirling clouds fill the majority of the canvas, creating a sense of impending doom. The landscape below is rendered in simplified, almost abstract forms, with a few dark trees and a small farmhouse hinting at the presence of human life. The painting reflects the somber mood of post-World War II Europe, characterized by destruction and loss. The bold colors and expressive brushstrokes are typical of Derain's Fauvist style, contributing to the raw emotionality of the work.