Derain, André (1880-1954)
La piscine de Londres (The Pool of London)
1906
Oil on canvas, 65.7 × 99.1 cm
Tate Britain, London
This view of the Thames from London Bridge is one of four works painted by Derain, showing the same part of the river. At this time he was a leading member of the fauve group of painters in Paris. He had been sent to London by his dealer to update the popular Thames views painted by Claude Monet a few years earlier. Strongly-coloured and freely-handled, this painting is characteristic of fauvism in creating vivid effects through bold contrasts of colour. (Tate)
See also:
• London (England) | London Bridge | Tower Bridge