The artwork titled “Sorrowful Landscape,” created by Andre Derain in 1946, is an oil painting on canvas. Measuring 36 x 40 cm, the piece belongs to the Expressionism and Naïve Art (Primitivism) movements. Characterized by its landscape genre, the painting evokes a strong emotional response typical of these art movements.
The artwork presents a dramatic and melancholic scene dominated by a foreboding sky filled with heavy, swirling clouds. The dark palette and turbulent forms suggest an atmosphere drenched in sorrow and unease. On the ground, scattered elements of nature appear subdued under the weight of the sky, with faint details hinting at a rural setting perhaps imbued with desolation. The contrast between the brooding sky and the understated landscape beneath amplifies the painting’s emotional impact, capturing a moment of profound stillness and reflection amidst nature’s tumult.
