Andre Derain Wood Engraving L'Enfant Certificate of Authenticity on back of framed print. Fascimile signature. Measures 18 1/2" x 14 1/4" = Silver Metal frame and very nicely double matted. Certificate "L'Fant by Andre Derain - Derain's death in 1954, in a car accident, ended the career of this great expressionist. Born in 1880 near the outskirts of Paris, by the age of 18 he was working with Matisse. During those years Derain was to paint canvasses in pure colors, the style that later became know as Fauvism. Since his death Derain has been honored by two major retrospectives in Paris. A painter of great mastery, he is represented in the major muesums of the world. AUTHENTICATION - Societe de Verification de la Nouvelle Gravure Internationale of New York and Paris certifies and warrents that L'ENFANT is an original wood engraving by Andre Derain. The Societe de Verification de la Nouvelle Gravure has been created by The Collector's Guild Ltd. to set and uphold the highest standards for original lithographs and etchings. The Collector's Guild Ltd. 185 Madison Ave. New York, N.Y. 10016" with embossed seal. Andre Derain was born in 1880 in Chatou, an artist colony outside Paris. In 1898, he enrolled in the Academie Carriere in Paris where he met Matisse. After his military service from 1900-1904, Derain exhibited his work at the Salon des Independants and then at the Salon d'Automne with Matisse, Vlaminck and others, thus creating the movement of Fauvism. In 1906, Derain met Picasso and his dealer, who purchased Derain's entire studio, creating newfound financial success. During this time, he was hired for the illustrations for works by Guillaume Apollinaire and Andre Breton. After World War I, his friend's Cubism movement affected his art, along with influence from Classicism and African Art. Derain stayed in Paris during most of the Occupation, where he was esteemed by the Nazis because of his artistic integrity. Hitler's Foreign Minister commissioned him to paint a family portrait, but he politely refused. His popularity began to decline after the war because of disagreement over new artistic movements. He later lost most of his eyesight due to illness, which may have been the reason he was hit by a truck in 1954, dying from shock at the age of 74. . Add $20.00 postage. SAVE ON POSTAGE-Reduced postage for multiple lots within 7 day time frame -contact us for revised invoice. Additional postage for all foreign mailings. US mailing multiple cards rate 2-10 $3, 11-19 $4, 20-79 $5, 80-119 $6. Payment must arrive within 8 days of auction end. If for ANY reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, give us a chance to make it right, we take care of our customers. Check out our store- The Left Field Wall. Just click on the red tag.- and most importantly take time to ENJOY Jay C & Deborah Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!

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