Fauvist art

Fauvism was the first avant-garde art movement of the 20th Century. Spearheaded by a trio of young, Paris-based painters – Henri Matisse, André Derain and Maurice de Vlaminck – it was characterised by intense, expressive, non-naturalistic colour, along with loose brushwork and simplified forms.

Can you ever think of art without bringing in color and lights in one form or the other? Maybe you can but most people find that colors are an integral part

View auction details, art exhibitions and online catalogues; bid, buy and collect contemporary, impressionist or modern art, old masters, jewellery, wine, watches, prints, rugs and books at sotheby's auction house

Can you ever think of art without bringing in color and lights in one form or the other? Maybe you can but most people find that colors are an integral part

André Derain Woman with Shawl (1908)

Fauvism was an art movement from the 20th century which provided interesting developments in the use of color, brushwork and abstraction. It was founded by a small group of French artists which included Henri Matisse, André Derain, Georges Braque and Maurice de Vlaminck. Georges Braque, L'Olivier Près De L'Estaque (The Olive Tree near L'Estaque), 1906

"Dive into the kaleidoscope of 'Fauvist Reverie,' a vibrant masterpiece that channels the bold and expressive style of the Fauvist movement. Crafted with a palette bursting with vivid and bold colors, this scene unfolds with an energy that transcends realistic boundaries. Inspired by the Fauvist approach, the - Fauvist Reverie

Matisse and Friends: Selected Masterworks from the National Gallery of Art showcases 14 paintings from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., by artists Henri Matisse, André Derain, Albert Marquet, Maurice de Vlaminck, Raoul Dufy, Georges Braque, and Kees van Dongen.