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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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Design for Décor, Ballet Set Decoration
By André Derain
Located in Greenwich, CT
In addition to his very well-respected career as a major Fauve and Post -Impressionist, André Derain’s skill as a ballet set decorator also emerged, beginning in 1919 and continuing ...
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Seducting Couple - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN
Seducting Couple
Original drypoint etching
Stamp signature of the artist
On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in)
Excellent condition
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching
Two Nudes Surprised - Lithograph, Mourlot 1950
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN (1880-1954)
Two Nudes Surprised, 1950
Original lithograph (MOURLOT workshop)
Signed with the artist's stamp
On vellum 26 x 18 cm (c. 10.2 x 7 inches)
Excellent condition
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Erotic Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching.
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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 me...
Category
20th Century Nude Prints
Materials
Etching
"The Court Jesters, " Two Woodcuts by Andre Derain
By André Derain
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Court Jesters" includes two original color woodcuts by Andre Derain. This is from an edition of 200. It features two vignettes of brightly-clad j...
Category
1940s Fauvist Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Erotic Male Nude - Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching.
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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 me...
Category
20th Century Nude Prints
Materials
Etching
