The artwork, titled “Portrait of a Man With a Newspaper,” was created by Andre Derain circa 1913. This oil on canvas piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is a portrait genre work. It measures 162.5 x 97.5 cm and is housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The portrayal in the artwork is of a man seated on a distinctive red armchair, holding a newspaper. The man is dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and black tie, exuding an air of formality. His facial expression is solemn and introspective, characterized by slightly exaggerated features typical of the Expressionism movement. The background of the painting reveals a blue curtain, adding to the contrast with the red chair, and a checkered floor pattern below, which accentuates the formality and the distinctiveness of the setting. The use of color and form in the artwork emphasizes emotion and inner psychology, creating a powerful and thoughtful visual narrative.
