Fauve Painting in the Permanent Collection

December 15, 2004-May 22, 2005

Overview: Fauve paintings from the National Gallery’s permanent collection were brought together for this special installation to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the naming of the fauve movement. Featuring works by Henri Matisse, André Derain, Georges Braque, and Maurice de Vlaminck, the installation coincided with the National Gallery’s 2005-2006 celebration of French art.

This installation was organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington.               

Attendance: 107,035 (14 days)

Location: East Building, Ground Floor, Northeast

Web site: A feature included selected images from the exhibition and an in-depth study on the fauve movement featuring Matisse. Related Online Resources

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