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.
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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
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
Le Satyricon - Etching by André Derain - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Roma, IT
Le Satyricon is a modern artwork realized by Andrè Derain in 1951 Black and white etching. Includes frame. Fair conditions. The artwork is the plate 4 published by Aux Depens d'u...
Paper, Etching
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
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
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
Erotic Female 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
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
Nu de Dos, Impressionist Etching by Andre Derain
By André Derain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Andre Derain, French (1880 - 1954) - Nu de Dos, 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
Pont Neuf, Impressionist Etching by Andre Derain
By André Derain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Andre Derain, French (1880 - 1954) - Pont Neuf, Year: circa 1930, Medium: Etching, signed in the plate, Size: 13.75 x 10.5 in. (34.93 x 26.67 cm), Description: From the collection ...
Etching
Male figure and silhouette sketches
By André Derain
Located in PARIS, FR
Double-sided work in good condition, dispersal of the Knaublich succession, Loiseau-Shmitz, 23/03/2002. Stamp "Atelier Derain" at bottom right. Exhibitions: Talismans VI, galerie Her...
Paper, Graphite
Erotic Female 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
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
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
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
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
Figurative 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Early 20th Century drawing of a nude by French Fauvist artist Andre Derain
By André Derain
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Andre Derain (French, 1880 – 1954) A nude looking up Pencil on paper Signed with atelier stamp (lower right) 16.1/2 x 9.1/8 in. (41.1 x 23.1 cm.) André Derain (10 June 1880 – 8 Sept...
Paper, Pencil
Baigneuse Nue aux Arbres (Nude Bather amidst Trees)
By André Derain
Located in New York, NY
Andre Derain (1880-1954), Baigneuse Nue aux Arbres (Nude Bather amidst Trees), etching and drypoint, c. 1909, signed in pencil and numbered 27/100. Reference: Adhemar 50. In very good condition, on ARCHES cream laid paper, with their watermark, with full margins, 7 x 3 3/4, the sheet 22 1/4 x 17 1/2 inches, archivally matted. A fine impression, with a subtle layering of plate tone. Derain clearly based the face in this print on the famous African Fang mask which he owned (and which influenced others who saw it in his apartment such as Picasso, e.g., in his Demoiselles d’Avignon). It is also related to a sculpture he owned, a late medieval Virgin and Child. In fact, as is argued by Jane Lee...
Drypoint, Etching
Athlete and Model - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Athlete and Model Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Meeting In The Forest - Original Lithograph - Mourlot 1950
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN (1880-1954) The Meetings In The Forest, 1950 Original lithograph (MOURLOT atelier) Signed with the artist's stamp On vellum 26 x 18 cm (c. 10.2 x 7 inches) Excellent ...
Lithograph
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
Lithograph
After the Departure of the Ladies - Original Lithograph #Mourlot 1950
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN (1880-1954) After the Departure of the Ladies, 1950 Original lithograph (MOURLOT workshop) Signed with the artist's stamp On vellum 26 x 18 cm (c. 10.2 x 7 inches) Ex...
Lithograph
Young Man Travelling - Lithograph # Mourlot 1950
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN (1880-1954) Young Man Travelling , 1950 Original lithograph (MOURLOT workshop) Signed with the artist's stamp On vellum 26 x 18 cm (c. 10.2 x 7 inches) Excellent cond...
Lithograph
The Lord - Original Lithograph, 1950
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN (1880-1954) The Lord, 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 Hidden Place - Original Lithograph, 1950
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN (1880-1954) The Hidden Place, 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
Man with a Parrot - Original lithograph, 1950
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
André DERAIN (1880-1954) Man with a Parrot, 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
Two Men Discussing - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Two Men Discussing Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Important Man Coming Back from the Harbour - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Important Man Coming Back from the Harbour Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Prayer to a Divinity - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Prayer to a Divinity Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Roman in Antic Costume - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Roman in Antic Costume Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Soldier with a Sword - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Soldier with a Sword Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Woman Waiting - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Woman Waiting Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
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
Drypoint, Etching
Surprised Lovers - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Surprised Lovers Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Soldier and Afraid Man - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Soldier and Afraid Man Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
The Messenger - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN The Messenger Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
A Curious Place : What Happens Here ? - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN A Curious Place : What Happens Here ? Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
The Fight - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN The Fight Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Seductive Dancer - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Seductive Dancer Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
In the Women Cloakroom - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN In the Women Cloakroom Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
What a Beauty ! - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN What a Beauty ! Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
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
A Proud Beautiful Woman - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN A Proud Beautiful Woman Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Beautiful Elegant Woman - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Beautiful Elegant Woman Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Priest in the Countryside - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Priest in the Countryside Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
Such a Tall Woman - Original etching - 1951
By André Derain
Located in Paris, IDF
Andre DERAIN Such a Tall Woman Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition
Drypoint, Etching
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Andre Derain, The Great Hunt, from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, 1940
By André Derain
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Andre Derain (1880–1954), titled La Grande Chasse (The Great Hunt), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 8, originates from the 1940 ...
Lithograph
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Andre Derain, The Bathers Surprised, Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, 1940
By André Derain
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Andre Derain (1880–1954), titled Les Baigneuses surprises (The Bathers Surprised), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 8, originates...
Lithograph
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Andre Derain, Diana at Her Bath, Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, 1940
By André Derain
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Andre Derain (1880–1954), titled Diane au bain (Diana at Her Bath), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 8, originates from the 1940 ...
Lithograph
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Le Pont Neuf, A La gloire à Paris, André Derain
By André Derain
Located in Southampton, NY
Etching on vélin Canson et Montgolfier paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Published by L'Imprimerie Daragnès, Paris; printed by Jean Gabriel Daragnès, Paris, ...
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