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What are the main characteristics of Fauvism paintings?

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What are the main characteristics of Fauvism paintings?
Fauvism is a style of painting that includes a few, distinct characteristics. It’s known for a radical use of unnatural colors, shows strong expression and emotions, and reflects bold brush strokes. Shop a collection of authentic Fauvism-style paintings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Maurice De Vlaminck House and Path
By Maurice de Vlaminck
Located in San Francisco, CA
Maurice De Vlaminck: 1876-1958. Very important French artist. One of the key members of the Fauvist School. He has auction results for paintings well into the millions of dollars. A ...
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Early 20th Century Fauvist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

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By Maurice de Vlaminck
Located in Norwich, GB
Maurice de Vlaminck was a French painter, best known as one of the spearheads of the Fauvism movement at the start of the 20th century. His reputation rests predominantly on his land...
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Early 20th Century Fauvist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"Houses in Beauce" original lithograph
By Maurice de Vlaminck
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1958 at the Mourlot atelier, and published by Andre Sauret in an edition of 2000. Size: 9 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches (242 x 310 mm). Signed ...
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1950s Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

"Potiniere at Rueil" original lithograph
By Maurice de Vlaminck
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1958 at the Mourlot atelier, and published by Andre Sauret in an edition of 2000. Size: 9 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches (242 x 310 mm). Signed ...
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1950s Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

original lithograph
By Maurice de Vlaminck
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1921 on Lafuma-Navarre wove paper, and issued in a limited edition of 300 for Georges Duhamel's "Trois journees de la tribu". Size: t...
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1920s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Main Street of a Traditional French Village - Original etching
By Maurice de Vlaminck
Located in Paris, IDF
Maurice de VLAMINCK Main Street of a Traditional French Village, 1951 Original etching with aquatint Printed signature in the plate On vellum 33 x 43 cm (c. 13 x 17 in) REFERENCES ...
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1950s Modern Landscape Prints

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Aquatint, Etching

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