Portrait of Madame Paul Guillaume with a large hat

"Portrait of Madame Paul Guillaume with a large hat" by André Derain, created around 1928, exemplifies his shift toward a more Neoclassicism style after his Fauvist period. This portrait depicts Madame Paul Guillaume with a commanding presence, emphasizing structured forms and subdued color palettes. Painted using oil on canvas, the work combines classical clarity with refined detail. Derain's mature style in this piece reflects a return to order and discipline, balancing the expressive qualities of his earlier Fauvist works with a more restrained aesthetic.