Fauvism · 1905

The Bridge, view on the river (André Derain, 1905)

André Derain (1880–1954) made The Bridge, view on the river. It dates from 1905. It belongs to the Fauvism movement. It is made in oil on canvas. It is kept at Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain. It measures 80 × 101 cm.

The Bridge, view on the river by André Derain, 1905, oil on canvas, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
The Bridge, view on the river by André Derain, 1905, oil on canvas, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Public domain.

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The Bridge, view on the river, in brief

Title
The Bridge, view on the river
Artist
André Derain (1880–1954)
Artist born in
Chatou, France
Date
1905
Medium
Oil On Canvas
Dimensions
80 × 101 cm
Where to see it
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
Movement
Fauvism
Subject
cityscape, river scene, bridge, boats, urban life, people

Which museum holds The Bridge, view on the river?

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Madrid, Spain

The History of Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum The origins of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum lie far from its current location in Madrid, Spain. The collection began in Lugano, Switzerland, where Heinrich Baron Thyssen-Bornemisza began his pursuit of European artistic achievement. His objective was a deliberate act of preservation, seeking to safeguard the legacy of European art against the instability and exile that followed World War I.

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Questions on The Bridge, view on the river, answered

Which museum holds the original "The Bridge, view on the river"?

"The Bridge, view on the river" by André Derain is on display at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

When was "The Bridge, view on the river" made?

The creation of "The Bridge, view on the river" by André Derain is dated 1905.

What medium is "The Bridge, view on the river" by André Derain executed in?

The medium of "The Bridge, view on the river" by André Derain is oil on canvas. Reproductions aim to render the appearance of this technique.

What are the dimensions of the original "The Bridge, view on the river" by André Derain?

"The Bridge, view on the river" measures 80 x 101 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

What subjects appear in "The Bridge, view on the river" by André Derain?

The subjects of "The Bridge, view on the river" are cityscape, river scene, bridge, boats, urban life, people, architecture.

Is "The Bridge, view on the river" by André Derain in the public domain?

The copyright answer for "The Bridge, view on the river" by André Derain: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who created "The Bridge, view on the river"?

"The Bridge, view on the river" is attributed to André Derain.

What style does "The Bridge, view on the river" belong to?

"The Bridge, view on the river" by André Derain belongs to the Fauvism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

Where does "The Bridge, view on the river" fall in André Derain's career?

Within André Derain's career, "The Bridge, view on the river" falls in the Early Fauvism. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

About the artist, André Derain

André Derain

1880–1954, France

André Derain

Early Life, Family and Training In the year 1880, André Derain entered the world in Chatou, a village nestled within the Yvelines region of France. His early years were shaped by the quiet landscapes of the Île-de-France, where a natural curiosity for the surroundings began to take root. By 1895, he had already commenced studying on his own, seeking to understand the visual world through his own eyes rather than through formal instruction. This period of self-directed exploration allowed him to develop a personal way of seeing before the rigors of an academy could impose their will upon him.

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