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Raoul Dufy. Raoul Dufy (French: [ʁa.ul dy.fi]; 3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French painter associated with the Fauvist movement. He gained recognition for his vibrant and decorative style, which became popular in various forms, such as textile designs, and public building decorations. Dufy is most remembered for his artwork depicting ...
- Painting, drawing, design, printmaking
- École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts
- La Fée Electricité (1937)
Raoul Dufy (French: [ʁa.ul dy.fi]; 3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French Fauvistpainter, brother of Jean Dufy. He developed a colorful, decorative style that became fashionable for designs of ceramics and textiles, as well as decorative schemes for public buildings. He is noted for scenes of open-air social events.
- French
- June 3, 1877
- Le Havre, France
- March 23, 1953
Dufy's unique interpretation of Fauvism, which he adopted after 1905, was to marry the movement's avant-garde formal principles with a decorative aesthetic. His use of spontaneous, expressive lines and intense, non-naturalistic color can be seen in his many pleasure-filled images of regattas, horse racing, and outdoor leisure activities in France.
- French
- June 3, 1877
- Le Havre, France
- March 23, 1953
Raoul Dufy (French: [ʁa.ul dy.fi]; 3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French painter associated with the Fauvist movement. He gained recognition for his vibrant and decorative style, which became popular in various forms, such as textile designs, and public building decorations. Dufy is most remembered for his artwork depicting outdoor ...
Mar 19, 2024 · Raoul Dufy (born June 3, 1877, Le Havre, France—died March 23, 1953, Forcalquier) was a French painter and designer noted for his brightly coloured and highly decorative scenes of luxury and pleasure. In 1900 Dufy went to Paris to attend the École des Beaux-Arts. He painted in an Impressionist style in his early work, but by 1905 he had ...
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Raoul Dufy (French: [ʁa.ul dy.fi]; 3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French painter associated with the Fauvist movement. He gained recognition for his vibrant and decorative style, which became popular in various forms, such as textile designs, and public building decorations.
Raoul Dufy; Les Fruits D’Afrique (The Fruits of Africa), c. 1920 Raoul Dufy; Venus with Seashell, 1925 Raoul Dufy; Basket of Flowers, 1924 Raoul Dufy; Still-Life with Mirror, Fruit Dish and Almonds, 1947 Raoul Dufy; Floral Still Life, n.d. Raoul Dufy; Boardwalk with Palm Tree, n.d. Raoul Dufy; Pears in a Garden, n.d. Raoul Dufy; La Chasse ...
