André DERAIN waited until the end of the war to exhibit his paintings.

Andre Derain (1880.1954)

Autograph letter signed to the art dealer, André Level.

Three pages in-12°. January 9, 1917.

The Fauve artist preferred to wait until the end of the war to exhibit his works.

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“Dear Mr. Level, I received the 2nd ^book with great pleasure. I prefer it to the ^1st . I am quite happy at the moment and would like to work but it is very difficult with the egalitarian side of (…) the military which is very annoying when you have other things to worry about. I admire but do not share your optimism; I unfortunately know only too well the formidable material you speak of which is not superior to that which harms us, believe me. Perhaps external circumstances will help us, but that's all. As for the exhibition, I don't care about it at all. I prefer to wait until the end of the war now, to expose accordingly. I would be very happy if you kept the paintings at home .