The offering 1913

"The Offering" is a 1913 oil painting by André Derain, a French painter known for his Fauvist style. The painting features a woman holding a plate of fruit, against a dark background. The bold use of color and the flattened forms are characteristic of Derain's work. The simple composition and focus on the woman's gesture suggest a symbolic offering, a theme that was common in Derain's art. The painting's powerful colors and expressive forms create a striking image.