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River Landscape in the Late Afternoon, oil on canvas by Adriaen van de Velde, 1663; in a private collection.
Fauvism was an early 20th-century avant-garde movement characterized by the use of vibrant, nonnaturalistic colors and expressive, often crude brushwork to depict subjects, including landscapes.12
The movement was pioneered by Henri Matisse, who led a group of artists interested in the expressive function of color. Other major figures associated with Fauvist landscape painting include:12
- André Derain: Known for translating landscape tones into pure color applied with short, forceful brushstrokes.23
- Maurice de Vlaminck: Influenced by the powerful brushwork of Vincent van Gogh, he utilized intense, primary colors in his landscapes.42
- Georges Braque: Initially a Fauvist, he used small spots of color to create rhythm and structure in his landscapes before transitioning to Cubism.12
- Other notable participants: Artists such as Raoul Dufy, Othon Friesz, Albert Marquet, Georges Rouault, Henri Manguin, Charles Camoin, and Jean Puy were also associated with the movement.2
While these artists shared a common interest in bold, spontaneous color application, for many, Fauvism served as a transitional stage before they moved toward other styles like Cubism.12