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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

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

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...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph, Offset

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, Head of a Young Girl, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1939
By André Derain
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Andre Derain (1880–1954), titled Tete de Jeune Fille (Head of a Young Girl), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 5–6, originates fro...
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1930s Fauvist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Andre Derain, Head of a Young Girl, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1939
By André Derain
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Andre Derain (1880–1954), titled Tete de Jeune Fille (Head of a Young Girl), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 5–6, originates fro...
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1930s Fauvist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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