bathers (1907) is the most famous painting by André Derain. London Bridge (1906) and Charing Cross from sw (1906) are the next two works the world knows best. From the 354 works of André Derain in our catalogue, here are the 100 that collectors and museum visitors look at most, with the year, the museum and the story of each.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.
To stand before André Derain's Bathers is to step directly into the exhilarating heart of the early twentieth century art revolution. This painting, executed in 1907, is not merely a depiction of figures by water; it is a pure explosion of color and emotion rendered through the lens of Fauvism. The very air around the canvas seems charged with the energy of bold pigment. Derain, a key figure alongside Henri…
In the heart of 1906, a revolution was unfolding on canvas, and André Derain was one of its most daring architects. His masterpiece, London Bridge, is far more than a mere architectural study; it is a visceral explosion of emotion captured through the lens of Fauvism. While the London fog is traditionally associated with muted greys and somber tones, Derain defies the atmospheric reality of the Thames to present a…
Charing Cross from SW: A Fauvist Symphony of London André Derain’s “Charing Cross from SW” isn't merely a depiction of a London landmark; it’s an explosion of feeling, a vibrant declaration of the Fauvist movement at its peak. Painted in 1906, this artwork captures a bustling scene along the Thames, dominated by the iconic Charing Cross bridge, yet rendered through a lens entirely unique to Derain's revolutionary approach to color…
To stand before André Derain’s Landscape at L'Estaque is not merely to observe a scene; it is to be enveloped by a burst of pure, unadulterated chromatic energy. Painted in 1906, this oil on canvas stands as a vibrant manifesto of the Fauvist movement—a style that dared to liberate color from the shackles of mere description. Here, the natural world of L'Estaque is rendered not with photographic accuracy, but with…
To gaze upon André Derain's Hyde Park is to step directly into the effervescent heart of early 20th-century Parisian life. This painting, executed in 1906, is far more than a mere depiction of an afternoon stroll; it is a vibrant celebration of modern leisure captured through the revolutionary lens of Fauvism. The scene unfolds with an almost palpable energy—a tapestry woven from bold color and dynamic movement. We see figures…
The artwork titled The Turning Road, L'Estaque - (129.5x195) was painted by André Derain. This work was created in 1906. The subject matter is situated in L'Estaque, a location in southern France that has since been subsumed by the city of Marseille.
To stand before André Derain’s "Cypresses" is to step directly into the vibrant heart of early twentieth-century French modernism. This captivating oil-on-panel, dating from 1907, is far more than a mere depiction of a landscape; it is an explosion of color and emotion captured by an artist at the zenith of his revolutionary period. The scene unfolds with a profound sense of natural grandeur: a field dotted with resilient pine…
To stand before André Derain’s Portrait of Madame Paul Guillaume with a large hat is to step directly into the vibrant, charged atmosphere of an early twentieth-century artist's studio. This painting is far more than a mere likeness; it is a meditation on creativity itself. The subject, seated amidst the beautiful chaos of artistic tools—canvases leaning against unseen supports, palettes bearing the ghosts of color—commands our attention with a serene…
André Derain’s “Drying the Sails,” painted in 1905, isn't merely a depiction of a harbor scene; it’s an explosion of color and emotion—a quintessential embodiment of the Fauvist movement. Born from a confluence of artistic influences and a desire to break free from traditional representation, this painting captures a fleeting moment on the French coast, imbued with a raw energy that continues to resonate with viewers today. Derain, alongside Henri…
In the annals of modern art, few moments capture the raw, unbridled energy of a revolution quite like André Derain’s Mountains at Collioure. Painted during the feverish summer of 1905, this masterpiece serves as a vibrant manifesto of the Fauvist movement, a period when color was liberated from the shackles of reality to serve the needs of pure emotion. As one gazes upon this canvas, the eye is immediately swept…
To stand before André Derain's Effect of Sun on the Water, London is to witness more than just a sunset; it is to experience a moment suspended in…
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To stand before André Derain’s Still Life on the Table is to be enveloped in a sudden, vibrant explosion of color. This painting from 1904 is not merely…
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In this oil on canvas, André Derain presents Harbour of Collioure, a work from 1905. The painting captures a Mediterranean port, focusing on the specific light and atmosphere…
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To stand before André Derain's "Black Scarf" is to step directly into the effervescent, color-drenched heart of early 20th-century Paris. Painted in 1935, this oil on canvas transcends…
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André Derain's 1906 painting, *Houses of Parliament at Night*, is more than just a depiction of London; it’s an explosion of emotion rendered in the heart of Fauvist…
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To stand before André Derain’s Landscape (Blue) is to step directly into the exhilarating heart of early twentieth-century modernism. This painting, executed in 1906, is not merely a…
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In the annals of early twentieth-century modernism, few moments capture the raw, unbridled energy of artistic revolution quite like André Derain’s Landscape near Chatou. Painted in 1904, this…
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To stand before André Derain’s Landscape at Collioure is to witness the moment when the traditional boundaries of nature were dissolved by a sudden, brilliant explosion of light…
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In the annals of modern art, few moments capture the raw, unbridled spirit of rebellion quite like the emergence of Fauvism, and few works embody this revolution as…
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André Derain’s Still Life with Fruit – A Fauvist Vision of Rural Tranquility The painting “Still Life with Fruit,” executed by André Derain in 1940, stands as a…
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The artwork titled Cassis, also known as Landscape at Cassis, is an oil on canvas painting. This work was executed by the French artist André Derain in 1907.…
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The painting titled Road to Castel Gandolfo is a work by André Derain. Created about 1921, this piece reflects a specific period in the artist's life when he…
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The early 20th century was a transformative period for modern art, with the emergence of various movements that challenged traditional techniques and aesthetics. One such movement was Fauvism,…
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André Derain’s “The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge,” painted in 1906, stands as a quintessential example of the Fauvist movement. This vibrant oil on canvas captures a…
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A soulful portrait emerges from a palette of ochre, sienna, and cream. The subject is positioned in a close-up, centered composition that forces an intimate encounter between the…
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The Sorrowful Landscape by André Derain is a masterpiece that embodies the essence of Expressionism, a style characterized by its emphasis on conveying intense emotions and inner experiences.…
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Landscape at Cadaques is a landscape oil on canvas created by André Derain in 1913. This work belongs to the Cubism and Post-Impressionism movements, reflecting a period of…
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The sun hangs heavy over the Mediterranean as we find ourselves in 1905, witnessing the lively scene of Collioure. This oil on canvas by André Derain captures a…
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A seated female figure, identified as Jane, occupies the center of this 1938 oil on canvas. She is positioned at a dining table, her body angled slightly while…
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The painting Martigues by André Derain is a quintessential example of the Fauvist art movement. Created in 1908, this oil on canvas work embodies the essence of Fauvism,…
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This 1923 oil painting on canvas presents a solitary figure dressed as a Harlequin, captured in a moment of quiet introspection. The subject is seated and holds a…
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A single figure occupies the center of the canvas, a seated woman emerging from a void of deep umber. The light strikes her from the upper left, carving…
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In Boy's Head by André Derain, the composition centers on a close-up study of a single human figure. The subject's face is positioned slightly turned to the left,…
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The painting Landscape near Chatou by André Derain is a quintessential example of the Fauvist art movement. Created in 1904, this oil on canvas painting measures 54 x…
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The painting The Beautiful Model by André Derain is a stunning example of Fauvism, a style characterized by vivid colors and emotive brushstrokes. Created in 1923, this oil…
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Introduction to the Painting Fishing Boats, Colioure, painted in 1905 by André Derain, is a quintessential example of the Fauvist art movement. This vibrant oil on canvas painting…
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By 1912, the impulse toward experimentation had settled into a desire for clarity. This piece embodies the "Return to order," a movement that sought stability in an era…
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André Derain, a French artist and co-founder of the Fauvist movement, created a captivating piece titled Boats at Colliure. This painting is a quintessential representation of the Fauvist…
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André Derain’s “The Lighthouse at Collioure,” painted in 1905, isn't merely a depiction of a coastal scene; it’s an immersive experience—a vibrant explosion of color and movement that…
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The oil on canvas work titled Nude with Folded Arms was executed by the artist André Derain. This specific painting dates to 1924. It is currently held within…
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In the sweeping expanse of André Derain’s "Golden Age," viewers are transported into a primordial realm where the boundaries between humanity and nature dissolve into a dramatic, cinematic…
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Introduction to the Painting Fishing Boats, Collioure, painted in 1905 by André Derain, is a quintessential example of Fauvism, an art movement characterized by bold and vivid colors.…
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In this mesmerizing 1907 masterpiece, titled Landscape, André Derain invites the viewer into a world where reality is reimagined through the fractured lens of early modernism. The canvas…
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In the 1911 work Still Life with Pipe by André Derain, the composition is centered on a wooden table or ledge. The arrangement consists of a tall reddish-brown…
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The landscape unfolds through a series of leaning, organic forms that define a grove of pine trees. Thick, sweeping brushstrokes trace the bark of the trunks, creating a…
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In the annals of modern art history, few movements captured the raw, unbridled energy of light and emotion quite like Fauvism. At the heart of this revolution stands…
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A Moment of Sacred Tension The air in the room feels heavy, thick with the weight of a final meal. In this 1911 oil on canvas, the scene…
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To stand before André Derain’s Martigues Landscape is to be enveloped by a joyous, almost primal explosion of color. Painted in 1908, this work is not merely a…
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To gaze upon André Derain’s The Road is to step into a moment suspended in the golden haze of memory. This oil on canvas, dating from 1932, captures…
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Bacchus Dance: A Fauvist Celebration of Movement The early 20th century witnessed a seismic shift in art, marked by movements that boldly challenged established norms. Among these was…
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The painting L'Estaque by André Derain is a quintessential example of Fauvism, a style characterized by the use of bold, vibrant colors and energetic brushstrokes. Created in 1906,…
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Gazing upon André Derain's "Boats at Collioure," one is immediately transported to the sun-drenched shores of the French Riviera. This painting captures more than just a seascape; it…
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In the heart of the early twentieth century, a revolution erupted on the canvases of Paris, and few artists captured its raw, unbridled energy quite like André Derain.…
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André Derain’s “Harlequin and Pierrot,” completed in 1924, stands as an arresting testament to the fervor of Fauvism—a movement that irrevocably altered the course of twentieth-century art. More…
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The Church near Carrières-sur-Seine is an oil paint on canvas created by André Derain. This work emerged in 1909, a year when the artist's hand began to seek…
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The gaze meets a figure captured in a moment of quietude within Portrait of a Man With a Newspaper. This work, also known as Portrait of a Man…
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To gaze upon André Derain’s Portrait of Alice Derain is to step through a painted portal into a moment suspended in time—a quiet afternoon imbued with the warmth…
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The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by André Derain | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Statens Museum For Kunst |
Copenhagen | 17 | Head of a Young Woman, Harlequin, Sitting Female Model, Semi-Nude |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 4 | Houses of Parliament at Night, London, Fishing Boats, Colioure, Lucien Gilbert |
 Musee d'art Moderne de la Ville de Paris |
Paris | 7 | The Lighthouse at Collioure, The Gypsy |
 MOMA - Museum of Modern Art |
New York City | 4 | London Bridge, Fishing Boats, Collioure |
 Art Institute of Chicago |
Chicago | 3 | The Last Supper, Cagnes |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 2 | Charing Cross from sw |
 Musee d'Art Moderne de Troyes |
Troyes | 2 | Hyde Park |
 Pushkin State Museum |
Moscow | 2 | Drying the Sails |
To stand before André Derain's Bathers is to step directly into the exhilarating heart of the early twentieth century art revolution. This painting, executed in 1907, is not…
Landscape at Cadaques is a landscape oil on canvas created by André Derain in 1913. This work belongs to the Cubism and Post-Impressionism movements, reflecting a period of…
To stand before André Derain’s Portrait of Madame Paul Guillaume with a large hat is to step directly into the vibrant, charged atmosphere of an early twentieth-century artist's…
To stand before André Derain's "Black Scarf" is to step directly into the effervescent, color-drenched heart of early 20th-century Paris. Painted in 1935, this oil on canvas transcends…
André Derain’s Still Life with Fruit – A Fauvist Vision of Rural Tranquility The painting “Still Life with Fruit,” executed by André Derain in 1940, stands as a…
bathers (1907). Next come London Bridge (1906) and Charing Cross from sw (1906).
27 years old: bathers dates from 1907 and André Derain was born in 1880.
bathers, London Bridge, Charing Cross from sw, Landscape at L'Estaque, Hyde Park, The Turning Road, L'Estaque - (129.5x195), Cypresses, Portrait of Madame Paul Guillaume with a large hat, Drying the Sails and Mountains at Collioure. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.
Our catalogue lists 354 works by André Derain, dated from 1899 to 1946.
Most of them are in Statens Museum For Kunst (Copenhagen), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) and Musee d'art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (Paris). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1900s: 45 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them bathers.
The earliest on this page is Funeral (1899), the latest Sorrowful Landscape (1946).
Landscape (18), Trees (12) and Boats (10), among the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas: 49 of the 100 works on this page.
Fauvism, as the paintings on this page show.
Head of a Young Woman, Harlequin and Sitting Female Model, Semi-Nude are among the 10 works on this page held by the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.
In the year 1880, André Derain entered the world in Chatou, a village nestled within the Yvelines region of France. His early years were shaped by the quiet landscapes of the Île-de-France, where a natural curiosity for the surroundings began to take root. By 1895, he had already commenced studying on his own, seeking to understand the visual world through his own eyes rather than through formal instruction. This period of self-directed exploration allowed him to develop a personal way of seeing before the rigors of an academy could impose their will upon him.
The path of a painter was not his only consideration. In 1898, he sought a more structured education, briefly studying to become an engineer at the Académie Camillo. It was within these academic halls that his life took a decisive turn; he attended painting classes under Eugène Carrière and there encountered Henri Matisse. This meeting would change the course of his life, pulling him away from the precision of engineering and toward the expressive possibilities of the canvas. His ambitions were strong, yet his progress was interrupted by the duties of citizenship. From September 1901 until 1904, he fulfilled his military service in Commercy, a period of separation that paused his burgeoning artistic development.
The summer of 1905 brought a sudden, bright change to the lives of André Derain and Henri Matisse. They traveled together to the fishing town of Collioure, a place where the light seemed to demand a new way of seeing. In this coastal setting, the artist began to move away from the traditional rules of representation. His work from 1905 to 1906 was defined by a riotous colourism that shocked those accustomed to more subtle tones. He used simplified drawings and an exaggerated use of color to capture the essence of the landscape, favoring intense, unmixed hues over the naturalistic shades of the world.
This radical approach to painting sparked a fierce reaction from the public and the press. The artists were met with such astonishment that they were dubbed Les Fauves, or the wild beasts. This name, though intended to mock their perceived lack of discipline, was embraced by the group. Derain’s canvases during these years did not seek to replicate the scenery as a photograph might, but instead used color as a direct expression of feeling. The brushwork was bold and the palettes were startling, marking a departure from everything that had come before.
In March 1906, the art dealer Ambroise Vollard saw a new direction for the artist and sent him to London. This was no mere excursion, but a deliberate commission to capture the essence of a city that had long been the subject of many painters. Derain arrived in the English capital and began to see the urban landscape through a lens of intense color, moving away from the quietude of the French countryside. He sought to translate the energy of the metropolis into something felt rather than merely seen.
The artist produced a series of thirty paintings during this period, turning his attention to the Thames and the heavy architecture of the city. He did not seek to replicate the gray mists often associated with the river; instead, he used bold hues to depict the movement of the water and the silhouettes of the bridges. His vision of the city was a radical departure from the atmospheric studies of those who had come before him. He focused on the structural weight of the landmarks and the shifting light of the urban environment.
These works remained among his most popular creations, as they offered a fresh perspective on an established setting. By focusing on the Thames and the Tower Bridge, he captured a sense of modernity and restless movement. The thick application of paint and the unconventional palette allowed him to portray the city as a living, breathing entity of light and shadow.
As the years passed, the wilder impulses of his youth began to settle. Around 1907, a change took hold of his hand and eye, and his work grew more austere. The unrestrained colors that once defined his canvases gave way to a more disciplined approach. This shift was not a sudden break but a gradual movement toward structure and form. He sought a different kind of truth, one found in the quiet strength of composition rather than the shock of color.
By the years 1911 to 1914, he entered a phase that many have called his gothic period. During this time, his interest in the Old Masters and classical forms became more pronounced. He moved away from the loud, unmixed pigments of his earlier years, seeking instead a more controlled and intellectually rigorous way of seeing. This was a time of searching, where he looked back to the foundations of art to find a new way forward.
The Great War changed the landscape of his life and his art once more. Following the conflict, he emerged as a leader of a movement known as the Return to order. This new classicism sought stability and clarity in an era of profound change. He became a central figure in this revival, helping to guide the direction of art toward a more structured and traditional aesthetic. His work reflected this desire for order, embracing a sense of permanence that had been absent during his more experimental years.
As the years passed, the artist’s interests expanded beyond the canvas and into the theatrical realm. In 1919, he turned his creative gaze toward the stage, designing the ballet La Boutique Fantasque for the Ballets Russes. This foray into set and costume design revealed a sense of rhythm and spectacle that complemented his evolving aesthetic. His ability to command attention through form and color continued to be recognized by his peers, leading to him being named a recipient of the Carnegie Prize in 1928.
The later decades of his life were marked by a continued pursuit of a new classicism, a departure from the wilder impulses of his youth. He remained active in the art world, even as the political landscape of Europe shifted around him. He eventually passed away on 8 September 1954, leaving behind a body of work that had traversed many different modes of expression.
The ripples of the Fauvist movement, which André Derain helped establish alongside Henri Matisse, reached far beyond the initial shock of their color choices. By breaking the traditional bonds of how color relates to the physical world, he helped clear a path for the structural innovations of Cubism and the emotional intensity found in modern expressionism. His restless search for a new visual language meant that the lessons learned in the sun-drenched landscapes of Collioure eventually traveled north, influencing the development of German Expressionism. He did not merely paint; he helped redefine the very purpose of the brushstroke.
His influence remained a constant presence for subsequent generations of artists who sought to balance the raw energy of his early years with the structured discipline of his later work. Even as his own style shifted toward a more austere and classical approach, the radical spirit of his youth continued to resonate. He proved that an artist could move between the wild, unmixed hues of his youth and a more controlled, intellectual rigor without losing their creative truth. This adaptability ensured that his presence in the history of modern art remained undeniable, even as the movements he helped birth evolved into entirely new forms.
