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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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Fields around The Village, 1962 - Signed lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN
Fields around The Village, 1962
Stencil-enhanced lithograph (Mourlot)
Printed signature in the plate
On vellum 50 x 58 cm (c. 19.7 x 22.8 in)
Excellent condition
Category
Early 20th Century Fauvist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Summer Still Life 1970 - Signed lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN
Summer Still Life, 1970
Stencil-enhanced lithograph (Mourlot)
Printed signature in the plate
On vellum 50 x 65 cm (c. 19.7 x 25.6 in)
Excellent condition
Category
Early 20th Century Fauvist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
L'Enfant, Impressionist Linocut after Andre Derain
By André Derain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Andre Derain, After, French (1880 - 1954) - L'Enfant, Year: Printed circa 1968, Medium: Linocut, stamp signed, Image Size: 11 x 9 inches, Size: 19 in. x 15 in. (48.26 cm x 38.1 c...
Category
1960s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Linocut
Sun Figures, Surrealist Offset Lithograph by Andre Masson
By André Derain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Andre Masson, French (1896 - 1987) - Sun Figures from the Omaggio a Michelangelo Portfolio, Year: 1975, Medium: Offset Lithograph, signature in the printing, Image Size: 13 x 9 in...
Category
1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
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 mee...
Category
20th Century Nude Prints
Materials
Etching
The Messenger - Original lithograph, Mourlot 1950
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN (1880-1954)
The Messenger, 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
