André Derain – Boats in the harbor of Collioure Prints & Canvas Panels
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Boats in the Harbor of Collioure Print & Canvas Panel by André Derain
Bring bold color, radiant light, and the spirit of modern art into your home with this museum-quality reproduction of André Derain’s Boats in the Harbor of Collioure. Available as archival fine art prints or gallery-wrapped canvas panels, this Fauvist masterpiece transforms any interior into a vibrant gallery space.
About the Painting
Painted in 1905 in the fishing village of Collioure, Boats in the Harbor of Collioure is one of André Derain’s most celebrated Fauvist works. The painting captures the Mediterranean atmosphere with luminous blues, fiery oranges, and expressive brushstrokes, distilling the harbor scene into pure sensation.
Created during Derain’s collaboration with Henri Matisse, the work embodies the daring use of non-naturalistic color and simplified forms that made Fauvism revolutionary. Today, it remains a timeless symbol of early modernist creativity and freedom.
About André Derain
André Derain (1880–1954) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, best known as one of the co-founders of Fauvism. Trained as an engineer before turning to art, he studied with Henri Matisse and worked alongside Maurice de Vlaminck.
Derain’s Fauvist works are among his most admired—radiant landscapes, harbors, and villages painted with expressive brushwork and fearless color choices. Later in his career, he explored Cubism and more classical traditions, but his Fauvist period defined him as a key figure in modern European art.
André Derain’s Fauvism Painting Style
Derain’s style is celebrated for its:
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Vivid, emotional use of color – bold hues that express feeling rather than natural accuracy.
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Energetic brushwork – loose strokes that create rhythm and movement.
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Simplified, structured forms – focusing on the essence of a scene instead of fine detail.
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Atmospheric landscapes – often inspired by the Mediterranean, harbors, and French villages.
In Boats in the Harbor of Collioure, these qualities combine to create a dazzling composition that feels alive with light and motion.
Prints & Canvas Options
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Fine Art Prints – Produced on archival paper with museum-quality inks, these prints offer crisp detail and brilliant color. Available in multiple sizes with optional custom framing.
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Canvas Panels – Professionally stretched and ready to hang, these reproductions recreate the texture and depth of the original painting. Durable, fade-resistant, and ideal for statement walls.
Why Choose This Artwork?
Owning a reproduction of Boats in the Harbor of Collioure allows you to experience one of the defining moments of modern art. Perfect for art lovers, collectors, and interior design enthusiasts, this harbor scene wall art adds vibrancy, history, and cultural depth to any room.
Whether displayed in a living room, office, or gallery wall, this André Derain fine art print brings timeless Fauvist brilliance into your space.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who was André Derain?
André Derain was a French Fauvist painter whose innovative use of color helped redefine modern art. Alongside Matisse, he created bold, emotionally charged paintings that remain celebrated worldwide.
2. What is Fauvism?
Fauvism was a revolutionary early 20th-century art movement led by Matisse and Derain. Known for its explosive colors, simplified forms, and expressive brushwork, Fauvism emphasized emotion over realism.
3. Why choose Boats in the Harbor of Collioure?
This painting captures the essence of Fauvism with its brilliant palette and harbor setting. A fine art print or canvas panel allows you to enjoy this masterpiece as part of your home décor.
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Transform your walls with a collectible André Derain wall art print or canvas panel. This iconic Fauvist masterpiece is available in a range of sizes and finishes, ensuring the perfect fit for your home or office.
Order today and bring the vibrant energy of Boats in the Harbor of Collioure into your space with a museum-quality reproduction.
All prints are made using archival art stocks and UV pigment inks to give up to 200 years life. Prints are sold unframed and unmounted.
All orders for unframed fine art prints and original paintings are dispatched within 2 working days of receipt of payment.
Orders for custom framed prints are dispatched within 4 working days.
All orders are fully tracked from dispatch to delivery at your home or business.
All print and original painting orders are fully insured against loss or damage in transit. We refund or replace any damaged or lost orders.
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Fine art papers are printed without any additional white border Please let us know at the time of ordering if you would like a small additional white border.
Rolled canvas options have an additional white border of approximately 2.5 inches (7cm) on all 4 sides to aid stretching.
Ready to hang canvas panels are stretched on 1.5 inch deep solid pine frames from sustainable forestry sources. The image is mirrored on all 4 sides to give an aesthetically pleasing finish.
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We have a wide range of frames in standard sizes and we also make custom size frames.
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5. Choose from the mount or no-mount option
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7. Proceed to checkout.
Why Choose GalleryThane?
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What makes our Prints and Canvas Panels so special
Latest Giclee Printing Technology
We have invested in the latest wide format print technology to produce museum quality giclee prints utilising the highest quality pigment inks to give outstanding colour reproduction.
Museum Quality Archival Fine Art Papers
We print on the finest quality fine art papers with textured, smooth and lustre finishes for prints which last a lifetime.
From aceo miniatures to 40x80 inch large format, every print has our lifetime quality guaranteee.
Solid Wood Frames, Cotton Canvas
All of the wood for our canvas panels and frames is responsibly sourced from manages forests. Our cotton canvas is completely seedless for the highest quality reproduction possible.
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