For my French artist I chose to do Andre Derain. He was born on June 10, 1880 (Chatou, France), and died September 8, 1954 (Garches, France). Andre Derain was a famous painter, sculptor, and artist. Mr. Derain worked with Henry Matisse and Pablo Picasso, who were an inspiration to him. He painted pieces that featured fauvism and modern art styles.