André Derain

Style: Fauvism; Naive Art / Primitivism; Expressionism; Cubism; Post-Impressionism;

Place: Chatou

Born: 1880

Death: 1954

Biography:

Early Life and Training

, 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.

Fauvism and Notable Works

Derain's work is characterized by its bold colors and compositions. Some of his most popular works include:

• Harlequin and Pierrot (175 x 175 cm, Fauvism, Oil On Canvas), a painting that showcases Derain's unique style.
• His London paintings, which presented a portrait of the city radically different from previous painters like Whistler or Monet.

Collaborations and Exhibitions

Derain collaborated with notable artists, including:

• Henri Matisse , with whom he co-founded Fauvism.
• Pablo Picasso, whose mistress, Fernande Olivier, described Derain as "Slim, elegant, with a lively colour and enamelled black hair."

Derain's work was exhibited at various notable museums, including:

• Musée Départemental Maurice Denis (France) , which showcased his impressive collection of artworks.
• The Armory Show in New York (1913), a seminal exhibition that marked the start of the Fauvist movement.

Later Life and Legacy

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:

• View André Derain's artworks on Wikioo.org: https://Wikioo.org/@/André_Derain
• Explore the Musée Départemental Maurice Denis (France) collection: https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3CEC3

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