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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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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

Early 20th Century French Fauvist drawing of a nude by Andre Derain
By André Derain
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Andre Derain (French, 1880 – 1954) A nude looking right Pencil on paper Signed with atelier stamp (lower right) 16.1/4 x 8.1/4 in. (41.1 x 21 cm.) André Derain (10 June 1880 – 8 Sep...
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Early 20th Century Fauvist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

"Le Pont-Neuf" original etching
By André Derain
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. This impression on Canson et Montgolfier wove paper was printed in 1937 in an edition of 500 for the "Paris 1937" portfolio. Printed at the atelier of Jean-...
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1930s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Au Jardin d'Allah, Verve: Revue Artistique et Littéraire
By André Derain
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin des Papeteries du Marais paper. Paper Size: 14 x 10.25 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, Verve: Revue Artistique et ...
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1930s Fauvist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Derain profile face. original pencil drawing painting
By André Derain
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
profile face. original pencil drawing painting André Derain (Chatou, June 10, 1880-Garches, September 8, 1954) was a French painter, illustrator and set designer, representative of ...
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1920s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

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Pencil

Derain 13 Small Head in Pencil. original drawing painting
By André Derain
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Small head in pencil. original drawing painting André Derain (Chatou, June 10, 1880-Garches, September 8, 1954) was a French painter, illustrator and set designer, representative of...
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1920s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

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Pencil

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