ANDRE DERAIN France, 1880-1954 Seated nude. Signed in plate. Numbered 173/300 in pencil lower left. Lithograph on paper, 12" x 9.5" sight. Framed 18.5" x 15.5".
André Derain André Derain (1880–1954) was a French painter, sculptor, and illustrator, best known as a co-founder of Fauvism alongside Henri Matisse and Maurice de Vlaminck. Celebrated for his bold color and expressive style, Derain helped redefine modern painting before later embracing a more classical approach that bridged avant-garde innovation with French artistic tradition.
Key facts Born: June 10, 1880 – Chatou, France Died: September 8, 1954 – Garches, France Movements: Fauvism, early Cubism, Neoclassicism Notable works: The Pool of London (1906), Bathers (1908) Awards: Carnegie Prize (1928)
