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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.

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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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