| Style | Fauvism |
| Lived | June 10, 1880 - September 8, 1954 ( 20th century ) |
| Nationality | France |
| Biography |
André Derain Biography |
| Prints |
André Derain prints and posters |
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| Paintings |
Some of André Derain's most famous works are 'Charing Cross Bridge', 'The Turning Road', 'Poplars', 'The Thames and Tower Bridge' and 'View of the Thames'.
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| Quote | "We were always intoxicated with color, with words that speak of color, and with the sun that makes colors live."
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| Interesting |
André Derain was a close friend of Henri Matisse, with whom he studied at the Académie Camillo. They also painted portraits of each other. The portrait of André Derain on the right is for example painted by Henri Matisse.
André Derain studied for a brief period under Eugene Carrière who was an important painter in the late 19th century.
Today, paintings by André Derain sell for as much as 6 000 000 $.
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| Links |
The Fauves: André Derain - Personal Homepage about André Derain
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