1924, Andre Derain, Arlequin et Pierrot (Harlequin and Pierrot) -- Musée de l'Orangerie (Paris)
From the museum label: Despite Derain's passion for the theatre - he created the scenery for La Boutique fantastique for the Ballets russes in 1919 - the theme of this vast composition drawn from the commedia dell'arte seems to have been inspired by Paul Guillaume, whose face might have been the model for Pierrot. This painting, executed in 1924, had pride of place in the dealer's apartment alongside The Three Sisters by Matisse.
1924, Andre Derain, Arlequin et Pierrot (Harlequin and Pierrot) -- Musée de l'Orangerie (Paris)
From the museum label: Despite Derain's passion for the theatre - he created the scenery for La Boutique fantastique for the Ballets russes in 1919 - the theme of this vast composition drawn from the commedia dell'arte seems to have been inspired by Paul Guillaume, whose face might have been the model for Pierrot. This painting, executed in 1924, had pride of place in the dealer's apartment alongside The Three Sisters by Matisse.