Fauvism

Original contemporary painting by Kenneth Abraham (United States). This one-of-a-kind acrylic on canvas painting measures 20W x 24 H inches, and is framed, and is ready to hang. The cats painting ships in a box directly from the artist's studio and is covered by the 14-day satisfaction guarantee from Saatchi Art, so you can buy with confidence.

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

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.

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A style of painting in the first decade of the 20th century that emphasized strong, vibrant color and bold brushstrokes over realistic or representational qualities. Central among the loose group of artists were Henri Matisse and Andre Derain. When their paintings were exhibited in 1905, a critic derisively described the works—with their expressive and non-naturalistic palette—as the product of Fauves (“wild beasts”).

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