The artwork “Self Portrait with a Cap” was created by Andre Derain around the year 1905. This piece is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 33 x 25.5 centimeters. It is associated with the Fauvism and Neo-Impressionism art movements and falls under the genre of self-portrait. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork exhibits a striking representation of the artist himself, adorned in a cap. Derain employs bold, vivid brushstrokes and a vibrant palette characteristic of Fauvism. The face is constructed with angular, fragmented planes of color that intermingle abstractly, yet coherently depict the features of the artist. These saturated colors and dynamic brushstrokes evoke a sense of intensity and emotional depth. The cap is distinguished by its reddish hues dotted with blue spots, contrasting sharply with the green and yellow tones of the background, which adds a sense of warmth and dimension to the portrait.
