Bathers
1907-08
André Derain, originally a wild Fauvist known for explosive colors, took a sharp turn around 1907 toward a more structural and expressive style. This sketch, likely a study for his 'Bathers' series, strips away paint to focus on pure, swirling lines that dance across the page. The energetic strokes hint at figures melting into one another, showing his fascination with Cézanne and the roots of Cubism. The 'Atelier André Derain' stamp at the bottom confirms this is a studio work, offering a raw glimpse into an artist reinventing his visual language.
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