1940s Andre Derain Seated Nude., Lithograph on Paper

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ANDRE DERAIN
France, 1880-1954
Seated nude. Signed in plate. Numbered 173/300 in pencil lower left.
Lithograph on paper, 12" x … Read more 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 was a French painter and one of the founders of Fauvism, a movement known for its bold, non-naturalistic color and expressive brushwork. Working alongside artists like Henri Matisse, Derain helped redefine early 20th-century painting by prioritizing color over realism. His vivid landscapes—such as his views of London—capture light and atmosphere through striking, unexpected palettes. Later in his career, he moved toward a more classical style, but his Fauvist period remains his most influential and celebrated contribution to modern art.

His works are currently at:
Museum of Modern Art (New York) – Holds several important Fauvist paintings, including London scenes and landscapes

Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) – Houses portraits and later works from his more classical period

Tate Modern (London) – Notably includes The Pool of London from his famous Thames series

Musée d'Orsay & Centre Pompidou (Paris) – Key holdings of Fauvist and early modern works

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Madrid) – Holds works like Waterloo Bridge

National Gallery of Art – Includes major Fauvist landscapes like Mountains at Collioure See less