Impassioned Sunset

In the painting “Waterloo Bridge,” Andre Derain reveals an exuberant scene depicting a view of a river leading up to a city at sunset. The vibrant and energetic colors express a lighthearted and cheerful mood. The sun beaming down on the river develops a static and jovial movement, suggesting that the sun is setting. The intense texture and use of constant stippling portrays a majestic explosiveness, almost as if the sun is bursting out onto the city. Derain’s passionate and whimsical use of color, movement, and texture collectively come together to illustrate his enthusiastic and cheery view of the city of London.