Color Temperature In The Houses Of Parliament By Andre Derain

In virtually any art form, color temperature can be manipulated in a way that evokes certain moods and feelings to the viewer. These two paintings are a perfect example of how color temperature can interpret the same subject in several ways. André Derain's The Houses of Parliament from Westminster Bridge, 1906 displays a distinct warm temperature that is interwoven with cooler tones. At a first glance, the red, yellow, and green that dominates the painting tells us that it is indeed on the warm end of the spectrum. We also observe the large cloud of white in the background and the blue light posts near the bottom. Although noticeable, these cool temperatures don't make the painting feel off-balance. Instead, they are dashed with the scene's