André Derain is best known as a leading figure of the avant-garde movement and — alongside Henri Matisse — a cofounder of Fauvism at the turn of the 20th century. Derain’s innovative use of expressive colors and simplified forms in his figurative paintings, landscapes and portraits continue to dazzle collectors and art enthusiasts everywhere.
Born in 1880 in Chatou, France, Derain began his formal art training at age 18 at the Académie Camillo, where he met Matisse and Maurice de Vlaminck. In 1905, Derain, Matisse and de Vlaminck exhibited their works at the Salon d’Automne in Paris, where critic Louis Vauxcelles used the word fauves (wild beasts) to describe the loosely connected collective of artists’ prioritization of audacious, vivid color in their energetic works, eventually leading to wide adoption of the term Fauvism.
In 1905 and 1906, Derain traveled to London, where he produced a series of Fauvist “form through color” paintings. These included The London Bridge, Charing Cross Bridge and A Corner of Hyde Park. After seeing a retrospective of Paul Gauguin’s work, Derain painted The Dance, a nude that is demonstrative of Gauguin’s influence in its bold, flat colors and in Derain’s depiction of primitive dancing figures.
In 1910, Derain destroyed many of his unsold works and began painting landscapes in the Cubist style of Paul Cézanne. He befriended Pablo Picasso and grew interested in African tribal art. After World War I, he focused on figurative and nude drawings and, in the early 1920s, abandoned Fauvism and Cubism altogether in favor of classical art. In 1930, the artist publicly condemned modernism, leading to his ostracization by the avant-garde community.
Derain was later honored with a retrospective of his works at the Kunsthalle in Bern, Switzerland. Additionally, the Exposition des Artistes Independants invited Derain to exhibit in 1937.
Derain’s wide range of styles — from Fauvism and Cubism to classicism and Postimpressionism — influenced many artists throughout his lifetime. Today, Derain’s work is held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate gallery in London, the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.
On 1stDibs, discover original André Derain prints, drawings and paintings.
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
Lithograph
Birth of Venus - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Birth of Venus Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
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
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...
Lithograph
Erotic Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching. --- 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...
Etching
Composition - Lithograph after André Derain -1982
By André Derain
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is an original lithograph realized after André Derain for the volume "A même la pierre" by Fernand Mourlot. Ref. A la meme Pierre, Fernand Mo...
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...
Lithograph, Offset
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
Lithograph
The Prisoner, Impressionist Etching by Andre Derain
By André Derain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Andre Derain, French (1880 - 1954) - The Prisoner, Medium: Etching, signed in the plate, Image Size: 13.25 x 11.5 inches, Size: 17 x 15 in. (43.18 x 38.1 cm)
Etching
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...
Paper, Pencil
"Nude Woman" André Derain, Female Body, Contour, Fauvist Artist, Female Nude
By André Derain
Located in New York, NY
André Derain Nude Woman Signed lower right Sanguine on paper 23 x 16 1/4 inches Provenance Harold Prince, New York Daniel Kutner, Cranford, New Jersey (acquired from the above) An...
Paper, Charcoal
The Nuns Going to the Prayer - Original lithograph, 1950
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN (1880-1954) The Nuns Going to the Prayer, 1950 Original lithograph (MOURLOT workshop) Signed with the artist's stamp On vellum 26 x 18 cm (c. 10.2 x 7 inches) Excelle...
Lithograph
Erotic Nude - Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching. --- 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...
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...
Woodcut
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...
Lithograph
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. Knaub...
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...
Lithograph
Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching. --- 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...
Etching
Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching. --- 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...
Etching
Red Bouquet, 1962 - Signed lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN Red Bouquet,, 1962 Stencil-enhanced lithograph (Mourlot) Printed signature in the plate On vellum 49.5 x 58 cm (c. 22.8 x 19.3 in) Excellent condition
Lithograph
Still Life at Night, 1962 - Signed lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN Still Life at Night, 1962 Stencil-enhanced lithograph (Mourlot) Printed signature in the plate On vellum 49.5 x 58 cm (c. 19.3 x 22.8 in) Excellent condition
Lithograph
The Bouquet of Zinnias, 1962 - Signed lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN The Bouquet of Zinnias, 1962 Stencil-enhanced lithograph (Mourlot) Printed signature in the plate On vellum 58 x 50 cm (c. 22.8 x 19.7 in) Excellent condition
Lithograph
Autumn Still Life, 1962 - Signed Lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN Autumn Still Life, 1962 Stencil-enhanced lithograph Printed signature in the plate. On vellum 49.5 x 58 cm (c 19.3 x 22.8 in) Excellent condition
Lithograph
The Boats on the Beach, 1970 - Signed Lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN The Boats on the Beach, 1970 Stencil-enhanced lithograph Printed signature in the plate. On vellum 50 x 58 cm (c 19.7 x 25.6 in) Excellent condition
Lithograph
Erotic Male Nude - Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching. --- 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...
Etching
"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-...
Etching
Sitting Nude
By André Derain
Located in London, GB
ANDRE DERAIN 1880-1954 Chatou, Paris 1880-1954 Garches Title: Sitting Nude Technique: Original Stamped Pencil Drawing on Brown Paper size: 32.5 x 25.5...
Pencil
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...
Linocut
Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching. --- 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...
Etching
French Pochoir, Still life with flowers, Bouquet of Zinnias of 1946
By André Derain
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid Century French Lithograph and Pochoir print on velum Arches paper after Andre Derain from the 1961 editions d'Art du Lion from the original painting of 1946. The work is signed '...
Ink, Printer's Ink, Lithograph
The Dance - Lithograph by A. Derain - 1960s
By André Derain
Located in Roma, IT
Dance is a mixed colored lithograph realized by André Derain in the 1960s. Hand signed by the artist on the lower right margin Numbere on the lower left margin. Edition of 50. Goo...
Paper, Lithograph
Female Nude Erotic Art Deco Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This lot is for one etching. --- 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...
Etching
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...
Lithograph
Amiens Crossed by Somme River, 1970 - Signed Lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN Amiens Crossed by Somme River, 1970 Stencil-enhanced lithograph Printed signature in the plate. On vellum 50 x 58 cm (c 19.7 x 25.6 in) Excellent condition
Lithograph
Young Girl with a Drum, 1962 - Lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN Young Girl with a Drum, 1962 Stencil-enhanced lithograph Unsigned On vellum 58 x 49.5 cm (c 22.8 x 19.3 in) Excellent condition, slight foxing along the top edge
Lithograph
After the Harvest, 1970 - Signed lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN After the Harvest, 1970 Stencil-enhanced lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum 50 x 58 cm (c. 19.7 x 22.8 in) Excellent condition
Lithograph
Today's Fishing, 1970 - Signed lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN Today's Fishing, 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
Lithograph
Back from a Fishing Trip, 1970 - Signed lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN Back from a Fishing Trip, 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
Lithograph
Le Calumet - Rare Book Illustrated by André Derain - 1920
By André Derain
Located in Roma, IT
Edition of 760 copies including 60 original b/w and color woodcuts by André Derain. Copy on vélin blanc des Papeteries de Navarre, in perfect conditions with soft editorial cover...
Paper
Erotic Female Nude - Etching from Le Satyricon
By André Derain
Located in Surfside, FL
This offering is for one etching. --- 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 tha...
Etching
From Le Satyricon, Impressionist Etching by Andre Derain
By André Derain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Andre Derain, French (1880 - 1954) - From Le Satyricon, Year: 1951, Medium: Etching, Edition: 280, Image Size: 12 x 10 inches, Size: 17 x 13 in. (43.18 x 33.02 cm)
Etching
Caesar - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Caesar Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Two Nude Women Discussing with Men - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Two Nude Women Discussing with Men Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
The Wrestlers - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN The Wrestlers Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Ballade du Pauvre Macchabé Mal Enterre - 1910s - André Derain - Woodcuts
By André Derain
Located in Roma, IT
Limited edition of 125 copies, including 6 original woodcuts by André Derain, 4 of whch out of text and full page. Realised by the poet René Dalize, friend of Guillaume Apollinaire a...
Paper, Woodcut
Nude Woman after the Bath - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Nude Woman after the Bath Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Mad Man on Stage - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Mad Man on Stage Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Musketeer And Children - Lithograph, 1950
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN (1880-1954) Musketeer And Children, 1950 Original lithograph (MOURLOT workshop) Signed with the artist's stamp On vellum 26 x 18 cm (c. 10.2 x 7 inches) Excellent con...
Lithograph
The Drunk King - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN The Drunk King Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Game in the Cloakroom - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Game in the Cloakroom Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Entering the Sauna - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Entering the Sauna Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Man Giving an Advice - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Man Giving an Advice Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Antic Beauty - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Antic Beauty Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Two Nude Women Surprised - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Two Nude Women Surprised Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
The Flautist - Lithograph by A. Derain - 1920s
By André Derain
Located in Roma, IT
The Flautist is an Original Artwork realized by the French Artist André Derain. Lithograph on paper. The artwork is depicted through soft strokes in a well-balanced composition....
Paper, 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 ...
Paper, 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...
Lithograph
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.
Paper, Etching
Man with Cow, Folk Art Woodcut Print by Andre Derain
By André Derain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Andre Derain, French (1880 - 1954) - Man with Cow, Medium: Woodblock on laid paper, Image Size: 2.75 x 3.75 inches, Size: 3.75 x 5 in. (9.53 x 12.7 cm), Description: From the collect...
Woodcut
Provence Village - Lithograph
By André Derain
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Title: Provence Village lithograph in colors after a painting by the artist Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm from the edition of 250 as issued in Warnod, Andre...
Lithograph