Nature Morte Poissons Poele 

Andre Derain’s ‘Nature Morte Poissons Poele’ is a still life painting of fish and kitchenalia made with oil. Derain belonged to the Fauvist movement, yet in this painting, one can see the early influences of Cubism. Here, Derain does not maintain traditional representations; instead, he develops alternative narratives. The painting seems to speak to both abundance and mortality. Notice how the fish have been laid out and prepared for consumption. What does it mean to take something from its natural environment and arrange it for our own needs? This connects to broader themes of consumerism and its impact on the environment. ‘Nature Morte Poissons Poele’ captures the cultural context of early 20th-century France, marked by industrialization and changing attitudes toward nature. It acts as a mirror, reflecting society's evolving relationship with the natural world, its resources, and the moral questions that arise from this dynamic.