Style: Fauvism; Naive Art / Primitivism; Expressionism; Cubism; Post-Impressionism;
Place: Chatou
Born: 1880
Death: 1954
Biography:
, a French artist, painter, sculptor, and co-founder of Fauvism, was born on June 10, 1880, in Chatou, Yvelines, Île-de-France, just outside Paris. In 1895, Derain began to study on his own, contrary to claims that meeting Vlaminck or Matisse began his efforts to paint.
Derain's work is characterized by its bold colors and compositions. Some of his most popular works include:
Derain collaborated with notable artists, including:
Derain's work was exhibited at various notable museums, including:
After World War I, Derain won new acclaim as a leader of the renewed classicism. He designed the ballet La Boutique fantasque for Diaghilev in 1919 and was awarded the Carnegie Prize in 1928 for his "Still-life with Dead Game." Derain's presence in Germany during World War II led to his being branded a collaborator, and he was ostracized by many former supporters. Notable Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/André_Derain
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