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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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"Rue de la Glacière" original etching
By Maurice de Vlaminck
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. This impression on Canson et Montgolfier wove paper was printed in 1937 in an edition of 500 for the "Paris 1937" portfolio. Printed at the atelier of Jean-...
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1930s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

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

original woodcut
By Maurice de Vlaminck
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. Printed in Paris in 1927 on Arches paper, and issued in a limited edition of 750 for the artist's own "Histoires & Poemes de mon epoque". Image size: 5 1/4 ...
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1920s Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

La Route by Maurice de Vlaminck - Landscape painting
By Maurice de Vlaminck
Located in London, GB
*PLEASE NOTE UK BUYERS WILL ONLY PAY 5% VAT ON THIS PURCHASE. La Route by Maurice de Vlaminck (1876-1958) Oil on canvas 64.8 x 81 cm (25 ¹/₂ x 31 ⁷/₈ inches) Signed lower left, Vlam...
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Unknown
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

"Les Challonges" 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

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