View of Collioure 1905

André Derain made 'View of Collioure' with oil on canvas, and what strikes me first is the mosaic of brushstrokes, little dashes and dabs that create a shimmering surface, a real dance of the eye. Up close, you can almost feel the thick impasto of the paint. It's as if Derain is building the landscape with these tiny, deliberate strokes, each one a separate decision, a small act of creation. Notice how the colors aren't blended but sit next to each other, creating a vibrant energy. The way he uses orange and yellow, especially in the foreground, is so bold. It's not just about representing the landscape; it's about capturing a feeling, an intensity. This work reminds me a bit of Van Gogh's expressive brushwork, but with an even wilder sense of color. It's as though he's saying that art isn't about imitation but about feeling, about the ongoing exchange of marks and meanings.