Bathers by André Derain
Carrières-sur-Seine by André Derain
Harbour of Collioure by André Derain
Landscape by André Derain
Saturday by André Derain
Waterloo Bridge by André Derain
The Pool of London by André Derain
The Bridge at Le Pecq by André Derain
Westminster by André Derain
Mountains at Collioure by André Derain
Pont de Charing Cross by André Derain
The Port of Collioure by André Derain

Where to See André Derain

40 museums worldwide

About André Derain

French · 1880–1954

co-founding Fauvism with Matisse at Collioure in 1905, painting with wild colour, then turning conservative and never being forgiven for it

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Museums40
Countries10
Most worksMusée d'Art moderne de Troyes, Palais épiscopal de Troyes · 42 works
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where did andre derain live?
    André Derain was born in Chatou near Paris.
  • How did andre derain become an artist?
    André Derain met Matisse while studying with Carriere in 1899.
  • Who was andre derain?
    André Derain was a French artist born in Chatou near Paris.
  • Was andre derain a fauvism?
    André Derain and Matisse founded Fauvism in 1905 while painting together in Collioure. One of Derain's best works from that time is his painting, *Mountains at Collioure*.
  • What materials did andre derain use?
    The passages mention brushstrokes, chrome yellow, white, blue, red, and green. He also used watercolor.
  • What is andre derain known for?
    André Derain is known for transforming scenes into rainbows of primary colours, applied in bold blocks, creating a pulsating unity.
  • When did andre derain start painting?
    André Derain was familiar with reproductions of masterpieces by the age of eighteen.
  • Andre derain art movement?
    André Derain evolved his Fauve style while working with Vlaminck and Matisse.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of André Derain's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] museum Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] museum Barber Institute of Fine Arts Used for: museum holdings.
  3. [3] museum National Gallery Prague Used for: museum holdings.
  4. [4] museum Museum of Grenoble Used for: museum holdings.
  5. [5] museum Wallraf–Richartz Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  6. [6] museum National Gallery Used for: museum holdings.
  7. [7] book Post-impressionism : cross-currents in European painting Used for: biography.
  8. [8] book Post-impressionism : cross-currents in European painting Used for: biography.
  9. [9] book Nathalia Brodskaya, The Fauves Used for: biography.

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