"The Blue Oak" by Derain (1869-1954); the great experimentalist of today. Served 7 years in the French Army, 4 of which in World War. During this time, he did not paint a single picture. When he returned to painting, the restlessness of the war years found its way into his work. He turned from Classicism to Cubism to Impressionism & back to Classicism. This landscape shows how he has gotten away from the naturalistic representation. Since the perfection of the camera. It is not necessary to paint in a photographic manner. The tendency is to paint in a highly personal & imaginative way, to rearrange the shapes of objects, to alter the color of things, to produce a new harmony, that is called modern art. The size is approximately 11 by 13 1/4 inches. reproduction print Copyright 1937 National Committee of Art Appreciation. Thanks for looking and check out my other auctions! Good Luck!

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