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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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VISAGE DE FEMME APPUYE SUR SA MAIN (FACE OF A WOMAN LEANING ON HER HAND)
By André Derain
Located in Portland, ME
Derain, Andre (French, 1880-1954). VISAGE DE FEMME APPUYE SUR SA MAIN (FACE OF A WOMAN LEANING ON HER HAND). Adhemar 71, BN-IFF 17. Lithograph, 1927. One of 25 copies numbered in Rom...
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1920s Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Andre Derain 94 Sketch of Faces. 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

Man Hiding - Etching by André Derain - 1934
By André Derain
Located in Roma, IT
Man hiding is an original modern artwork realized by André Derain. Etching on paper. From the Suite "Le Satyricon", 1934. Includes frame.
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1930s Modern Figurative Prints

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Paper, Etching

Andre Derain Female Nude Pencil Drawing
By André Derain
Located in Dallas, TX
André Derain (1880-1954) nude female pencil drawing, circa 1935 Stamped with Atelier Oval “Andre Derain” Stamped on verso with the S. Knaublich André Derain sale stamp Pencil on pape...
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1930s Aesthetic Movement Nude Paintings

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Paper

PROFIL A GAUCHE DE FEMME BAISSEE (LEFT PROFILE OF A WOMAN LYING DOWN).
By André Derain
Located in Portland, ME
Derain, Andre (French, 1880-1954). ROFIL A GAUCHE DE FEMME BAISSEE (LEFT PROFILE OF A WOMAN LYING DOWN). Adhemar 71, BN-IFF 17. Lithograph, 1927. One of 25 copies numbered in Roman n...
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1920s Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Flautist - Lithograph by A. Derain - 1920s
By André Derain
Located in Roma, IT
The Flautist is an Artwork  realized by  the French Artist  André  Derain. Lithograph on paper. Limited Edition of 300, ex. n. 84. The artwork is depicted through soft strokes in a ...
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1920s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph, Paper

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