Introductary

Born on June 10, 1880 in Chatou, France, he began painting at fifteen to become one of the more prolific fauve artists. His passion for art was apparent at an early age and he even once admitted to being obsessed with the Louvre.

Derain's paintings are very different as you can trace his various stages of experimentation.

Derains art has been influenced by the follwing artists Gauguin, Matisse, Matisse, and Van Gogh.

Works such as his series in London and sailboats were more reminiscent of impressionism.

Derain experimented with the Cubism Style on a trip with George Braque.

More in depth information about Derain can be found on the Biography Page