The Drying Sails (425 Pieces) by Andre Derain, Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Drying Sails (425 Pieces) by Andre Derain, Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Drying Sails (425 Pieces) by Andre Derain, Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Drying Sails (425 Pieces) by Andre Derain, Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Drying Sails (425 Pieces) by Andre Derain, Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Drying Sails (425 Pieces) by Andre Derain, Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults

The Drying Sails (425 Pieces) by Andre Derain, Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

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The Drying Sails was one of the paintings by Andre Derain exhibited at the Autumn Salon of 1905 in Paris...
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The Drying Sails was one of the paintings by Andre Derain exhibited at the Autumn Salon of 1905 in Paris and became the standard of a new art movement called Fauvism.

It shows a seascape of the port town of Collioure on the Mediterranean.

Derain was a contemporary of Signac and Matisse and you can see their influence in his work.

The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers, fine art enthusiasts, and Modern Art and Nautical Puzzle fans, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many nautical shaped whimsy puzzle pieces that match the theme of the painting, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw puzzle together.
 
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 425
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 11" X 14"
  • Artist: Andre Derain
  • Serial #: NP18-425-055D
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 3
  • Made in the USA
  • Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults
  • Serial #: NP18-425-055D
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 425
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 11" X 14"
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 3

André Derain

André Derain, a French artist born in Chatou in 1880, was celebrated as one of the leading figures in the early 20th-century modern art movements of Fauvism and Cubism. Initially pursuing a career in engineering, Derain shifted to art and studied at the Académie Carrière in Paris, where he formed a pivotal friendship with Henri Matisse. Together, they developed a bold new approach to painting characterized by vivid, unnatural colors and energetic brushwork. This style, which they showcased at the 1905 Salon d'Automne, a significant art exhibition in Paris, became known as Fauvism.

Derain's Fauvist period produced some of his most celebrated works, marked by their intense color palettes and simplified forms. Paintings such as Charing Cross Bridge and The Turning Road, L'Estaque exemplify his daring use of color to evoke emotional responses rather than to depict reality. These works, with their intense colors and simplified forms, are not just paintings but emotional experiences that connect the viewer to the artist's inner world. In the years that followed, Derain's style evolved as he explored more structured compositions influenced by Classical art and the emerging Cubist movement. His versatility extended to sculpture, book illustration, and stage design, and he became an influential figure in the broader Parisian avant-garde community.

Throughout his career, Derain maintained a restless spirit of experimentation, although later works reflected a return to more traditional forms and muted tones. During the 1920s and 1930s, his art gained renewed popularity, but his reputation suffered after World War II due to political controversies. Despite these challenges, André Derain's early innovations, particularly his role in pioneering Fauvism, left an enduring mark on the history of modern art. His bold and daring approach to painting, characterized by vivid, unnatural colors and energetic brushwork, continues to influence artists and art movements, underscoring the significance of his contributions to the art world. He passed away in 1954 and is remembered for his fearless creativity and his profound impact on the evolution of 20th-century painting.

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