Forest at Martigues
- Artist
- Andre Derain
- Date
- c.1909
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Landscape
- Location
- Art Institute of Chicago
"Forest at Martigues" exemplifies the innovative style of early 20th-century modern art, likely reflecting influences of Expressionism. Painted on Canvas, it captures a vivid Landscape scene with bold colors and expressive brushwork that evoke emotion and atmosphere. Arthur Jerome Eddy, a key figure among American Modern art collectors, appreciated movements like Cubism and Post-Impressionism, and his collection notably included works by Wassily Kandinsky, emphasizing experimentation with form and color. The painting’s dynamic composition and use of Oil paint demonstrate the innovative spirit that characterized Eddy’s influential collection.
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