Landscape near Martigues 1908

André Derain's "Landscape near Martigues" (1908), a vibrant example of Fauvist painting, portrays a simplified and expressive landscape. The artist utilizes bold, flat planes of color to depict a winding path through a hilly terrain, characterized by a rich palette of oranges, reds, and greens. The simplified forms and dramatic color choices evoke the Fauvist movement's emphasis on capturing the immediacy of sensation rather than precise detail. The painting, now in a private collection, reflects Derain's fascination with the landscapes of southern France.