"Art is primordial: the birth of perceptions precedes the birth of the heart."
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About André Derain
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.
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