Artwork
Portrait of a Man with a Newspaper (Chevalier X)
Portrait of a Man with a Newspaper (Chevalier X) is an oil painting by the Cubism Synthetic artist André Derain. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Man with a Newspaper (Chevalier X) is a 1912 painting by André Derain, held at the State Hermitage Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man seated in a red chair, wearing formal attire and holding a folded newspaper titled 'LE JOURNAL'. The somber mood is enhanced by the dark background and the man's pale, simplified features.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Derain's characteristic use of bold colors and simplified forms, evident in the red chair, blue curtain, and geometric tiles on the floor.
Artist & collection
Artist
André Derain was a French artist, painter, sculptor and co-founder, with Henri Matisse, of Fauvism.
