The artwork entitled “Effect of Sun on the Water, London,” created by Andre Derain in 1906, is an oil painting on canvas. This piece, which measures 80 by 99 centimeters, is a landscape genre work that belongs to the Fauvism and Neo-Impressionism art movements.
The artwork vividly captures a landscape with a distinct focus on the vibrant interplay of sunlight upon a body of water. The sky is divided into bold sections of deep, contrasting colors, with intense areas of dark clouds set against fiery hues of red and orange, creating a striking visual impact. The lower half of the painting shifts to calmer tones of green and blue, portraying the tranquil water and surrounding land. The brushwork exhibits the characteristic style of Neo-Impressionism, with meticulous attention to the effects of light and color, exemplifying Derain’s Fauvist emphasis on non-naturalistic color and dynamic composition.
