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What is André Derain best known for?
André Derain was a French painter and sculptor best known for co-founding the fauvism movement with Henri Matisse. He was one of the key figures in modern French painting. Shop a selection of André Derain pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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French artist Andre Derain is best known for his work in sculpture and painting, particularly the Fauvist movement he helped co-found with Henri Matisse. Fauvism, French for “wild beasts,” uses strident colors and seemingly wild brush strokes. Shop a collection of authentic Andre Derain pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Andre Derain, In the Garden of Allah, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1938
By André Derain
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Andre Derain (1880–1954), titled Au Jardin d'Allah (In the Garden of Allah), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. I, No. 4, originates from t...
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1930s Fauvist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Erotic Etching from Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching. --- Derain was born in 1880 in Chatou, Yvelines, Île-de-France, just outside Paris. In 1895 Derain began to study on his own, contrary to claims that mee...
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20th Century Figurative Prints

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Etching

Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching. --- Derain was born in 1880 in Chatou, Yvelines, Île-de-France, just outside Paris. In 1895 Derain began to study on his own, contrary to claims that mee...
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20th Century Figurative Prints

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Etching

Near Saint Paul de Vence - Stone lithograph - 1965
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN Near Saint Paul de Vence Original lithograph in colors (printed in Atelier Lucien Detruit) Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 38 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 in) I...
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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Andre Derain, The Bathers, from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, 1940
By André Derain
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Andre Derain (1880–1954), titled Les Baigneuses (The Bathers), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 8, originates from the 1940 issue...
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1940s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Nude - Lithograph by Andrè Derain - 1929
By André Derain
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is a modern artwork realized by Andrè Derain in Early 20th century. Lithograph on simili-Japan paper. Realized for "Les Travaux et les Jeux" by Vincent Muselli. Published by J...
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1920s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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