Golden age 1940

"Golden Age" (1940) by André Derain depicts a scene of human figures and animals in a lush, forested setting. The painting, characterized by Derain's signature Fauvist style, features bold, flat colors and simplified forms. The figures are rendered in a stylized manner, their features flattened and their bodies elongated, creating a sense of movement and energy. The use of vibrant colors, such as deep greens, yellows, and oranges, contributes to the painting's overall sense of dynamism and vibrancy. Derain's unique visual language in "Golden Age" embodies the spirit of early 20th-century Fauvism, a movement that prioritized expressive color and bold brushstrokes over traditional representational techniques.