Fauvism was an early 20th century avant-garde art movement known for its wild use of intensely bright unnatural colors and highly simplified forms. Led by Henri Matisse, Fauvist artists such as André Derain, Albert Marquet, and Maurice de Vlaminck employed expressive brushwork and pure, vivid colors influenced by African and folk art. Key works from 1906 included Matisse's Luxe, Calme et Volupté, Derain's The Pool of London, Marquet's Fécamp, and de Vlaminck's The River Seine at Chatou, showcasing the movement's signature expressive style through landscapes and scenes painted in strident, unnatural