The artwork titled “Charing Cross Bridge,” created by Andre Derain around 1906, is an oil painting on canvas. With dimensions of 81 x 100 cm, this cityscape belongs to the Fauvism and Neo-Impressionism art movements. It is currently housed in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, France.
The artwork vividly depicts a scene of Charing Cross Bridge in a striking and dynamic manner characteristic of Fauvism. The scene is imbued with bold, vibrant colors, with a particular emphasis on strong primary hues of red, yellow, and blue. The bridge and surrounding areas are represented through simplified forms and expressive brushstrokes, which accentuate the energy and movement within the cityscape. Trees are rendered with vivid reds and pinks, juxtaposed against a bright, luminous sky and a flowing river in deep green and blue tones. This vivid color palette and the rhythm of the composition reflect Derain’s innovative approach, blending elements of Fauvism’s emotive use of color with Neo-Impressionist techniques.
