André Derain
1880 - 1954
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Biography
André Derain was a French artist known for his contributions to the Fauvism movement along with Henri Matisse. Derain experimented with bold colors and brushwork, capturing light and form in a distinctive way. He was also skilled in landscape painting, depicting scenes of Paris, London, and the Mediterranean with his unique style. Derain's works were exhibited internationally and he became a key figure in the early 20th century art scene.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I love the beauty that springs from the harmonious balance of colors.
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Painting is the most beautiful of all arts.
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It is not the language of painters but the language of nature which one should listen to.
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Art is primordial: the birth of perceptions precedes the birth of the heart.
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Painting is by nature a luminous language.