The artwork titled “Charing Cross Bridge, London,” was painted by Andre Derain in 1906 using oil on canvas. It is a notable piece affiliated with the Fauvism and Neo-Impressionism art movements and falls under the cityscape genre.
The artwork portrays the Charing Cross Bridge in London with a vivid and expressive use of color, characteristic of the Fauvist style. Bold, non-naturalistic colors dominate the canvas, with a radiant sun setting against a sky that blends hues of yellow, orange, and pink. The bridge itself, along with the silhouettes of buildings, is depicted in contrasting greens and blues. The reflections in the water below are represented with vibrant, abstract dabs of color, contributing to the overall sense of dynamism and emotional intensity. The painting captures not just a physical location, but an atmosphere infused with the artist’s subjective experience and innovative vision.
