{"product_id":"back-nu-de-dos-andre-derain","title":"Back (Nu de dos) - André Derain","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of the human form by André Derain, featuring warm, earthy tones and a focus on anatomical structure and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndré Derain, a central figure in the development of early twentieth-century French art, produced this study of a human back during his post-Fauvist period. By this stage in his career, Derain had moved away from the radical colour experiments of his youth, adopting a more restrained, classical approach to form and volume. The painting focuses on the tactile qualities of the skin and the structural anatomy of the shoulders and spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is minimalist, stripping away extraneous detail to focus on the interplay of light and shadow across the subject. The palette is dominated by warm, earthy ochres and deep, atmospheric browns, which create a sense of quietude. Derain uses visible, textured brushwork to model the musculature, giving the figure a physical presence that feels both solid and ephemeral. The dark, indistinct background ensures that the viewer's attention remains fixed on the curvature of the back and the subtle tonal shifts within the flesh tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the artist's interest in the traditions of European painting, particularly the influence of the Old Masters, which he reinterpreted through a modern lens. The lack of specific narrative or environmental context allows the viewer to engage directly with the formal properties of the image. It is a study in light, texture, and the human form, demonstrating Derain's technical control and his ability to convey weight and volume through paint. The signature in the lower right corner confirms the artist's hand, placing this piece within his broader exploration of the nude during the interwar years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/standing-nude-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStanding Nude by Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/plate-10-a-nude-pikeman-looking-backwards-jan-de-bisschop\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePlate 10: A Nude Pikeman, Looking Backwards by Jan de Bisschop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/andre-derain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAndré Derain artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"André Derain","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475047383375,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475055771983,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475055804751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475055837519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475055870287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475055903055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475055935823,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475055968591,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475056001359,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475056034127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475056066895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475056099663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Back-Nu-de-dos-_Poster_CompositorV1_1794445066615.jpg?v=1794445385","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/back-nu-de-dos-andre-derain","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}