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Portrait of André Derain
Henri Matisse, 1905
© Succession H Matisse/DACS 2003
André Derain (1869-1954) was a close friend of Matisse; they both died in late 1954. This portrait was executed when they spent the summer of 1905 together in Collioure. This is an example of Matisse's early fauve work.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Portrait of André Derain, 1905
Date supported
1954
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
40 x 29 cm
Grant
1000
Total cost
7035
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