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Raoul Dufy
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Fan account of Raoul Dufy, a French Fauvist painter.
1877-1953
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Etching for Chapter II of La Belle Enfant https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/169896
This etching by Raoul Dufy, created for Chapter II of "La Belle Enfant," captures a scene of elegantly dressed figures engaging in conversation against the backdrop of urban architecture. Dufy's distinctive line work and attention to detail reflect his affinity for illustrating lively social interactions within a modern setting.
November 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Study of the 'Dance' https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/study-of-the-dance-1910
Raoul Dufy's "Study of the 'Dance'" captures the vivacious energy of dancers through bold contours and fluid movement, showcasing his unique blend of Fauvism and Cubism. The dynamic interplay of lines and earthy hues creates a sense of rhythmic harmony, reflecting Dufy's interest in capturing the joy and spontaneity of modern life.
November 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Red quartet https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/red-quartet
"Red Quartet" by Raoul Dufy captures a lively performance scene, blending vivid red and orange hues that emphasize the passionate energy of the musicians. Known for his playful use of color and fluid style, Dufy often depicted musical themes, highlighting the dynamic relationship between art and sound.
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Homage to Mozart https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/homage-to-mozart
"Homage to Mozart" by Raoul Dufy celebrates the composer through vibrant cubist elements and symbols of classical music, such as a piano, violin, and sheet music. Dufy's use of bold colors and abstract forms reflects his fascination with music and his ability to translate its harmonies into visual art.
November 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Etching for Chapter X of La Belle Enfant https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/169904
This etching by Raoul Dufy, created for "Chapter X of La Belle Enfant," showcases his distinctively light and whimsical style using fine lines to depict two women in an intimate domestic scene. Dufy's work often captures the intricacies of everyday life with elegance, reflecting his background in Fauvism and his transition to capturing more personal, narrative-driven imagery.
November 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Interior with fruit bowl https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/interior-with-fruit-bowl-1908
"Interior with Fruit Bowl" by Raoul Dufy features a vibrant, Fauvist-inspired interior scene, marked by bold, expressive colors and dynamic lines. The composition captures a cozy room with a round table set with a fruit bowl, highlighting Dufy's love for capturing the leisurely aspects of everyday life.
November 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Flags https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/flags-1906
Raoul Dufy's "Flags" vividly captures a dynamic scene with colorful banners waving amidst abstract architectural hints, reflecting his signature Fauvist style and vibrant palette. The painting showcases Dufy's fascination with movement and celebration, evoking a sense of joyous festivity.
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Homage To Claude Lorrain https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/homage-to-claude-lorrain-1927
In "Homage to Claude Lorrain," Raoul Dufy captures a bustling urban scene featuring a central fountain surrounded by people and buildings, evoking the lively atmosphere with his characteristic bold brushwork. The piece reflects the influence of Claude Lorrain's mastery in landscape, offering a modern reinterpretation that blends vibrant colors with dynamic movement.
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Indian woman https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/indian-woman-1928
Raoul Dufy's "Indian Woman" showcases his distinct Fauvist style, with vibrant colors and expressive brushwork. The reclining figure is set against a richly patterned backdrop, exemplifying Dufy's fascination with exoticism and decorative art.
November 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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The Basin of Deauville https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/the-basin-of-deauville-1935
"The Basin of Deauville" by Raoul Dufy captures the lively atmosphere of a bustling harbor with vibrant sailboats and vivid colors. Dufy's characteristic use of bold lines and loose brushwork brings the French coastal scene to life, reflecting his fascination with leisure and maritime themes.
November 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Henriette http://www.moma.org/collection/works/63541
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bareiss
November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Martigues https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/martigues-1907
Raoul Dufy's vibrant painting "Martigues" captures an expressive and colorful depiction of boats, reflecting the artist's Fauvist style with bold colors and dynamic composition. Utilizing fluid brushwork, Dufy evokes the lively atmosphere of the harbor, showcasing his mastery in creating energetic and joyful scenes.
November 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Etching for Chapter I of La Belle Enfant https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/169894
This etching by Raoul Dufy, created for the book "La Belle Enfant," captures a lively harbor scene with characteristic elegance and simplicity. The artwork reflects Dufy's playful linework, showcasing dockside activity with figures engaging in social interaction against a backdrop of ships and waterfront architecture.
November 27, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Portrait of the Artist's Sister, Suzanne Dufy https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/portrait-of-the-artist-s-sister-suzanne-dufy-1904
"Portrait of the Artist's Sister, Suzanne Dufy" by Raoul Dufy features vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes, capturing Suzanne in a relaxed pose on a patterned sofa. The artwork embodies early 20th-century Fauvist influences, evident in Dufy's expressive use of color and playful composition.
November 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Amphitrite https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/amphitrite-1936
This vibrant painting by Raoul Dufy, titled "Amphitrite," features a mythological scene with the sea goddess prominently seated amidst a bustling maritime landscape. Created in 1936, the artwork embodies Dufy's distinctive use of bold colors and whimsical, fluid forms, capturing the lively essence of the sea.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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The Fish Market, Marseille https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/the-fish-market-marseille
"The Fish Market, Marseille" by Raoul Dufy captures the vibrant hustle and bustle of a marketplace scene with dynamic use of color and form. Dufy's loose brushwork and lively composition reflect his Fauvist influences, showcasing the lively atmosphere of early 20th-century Marseille.
November 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Phonography https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/phonography
Raoul Dufy's "Phonography" depicts a cozy interior with two figures engrossed in music from a phonograph set against a vibrant, expressive backdrop. The dynamic brushstrokes and vivid colors highlight Dufy's signature Fauvist style, infusing the scene with a lively, joyful atmosphere.
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Window with coloured glasses https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/window-with-coloured-glasses-1906
Raoul Dufy's "Window with Coloured Glasses" showcases his affinity for bold colors and vivid expression, capturing how light interacts with a stained glass window. The piece reflects Dufy's influence from Fauvism, emphasizing a sense of joy and harmony through color and form.
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Henley Regatta https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/henley-regatta
Raoul Dufy's "Henley Regatta" captures the lively spirit of the prestigious rowing event with vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes, highlighting both the boats and the cheering crowds. Known for his fondness of depicting leisure activities, Dufy effectively conveys the joyous atmosphere and energy of the scene along the River Thames.
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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The Saint Gervais Church https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/the-saint-gervais-church-1904
Raoul Dufy's depiction of The Saint Gervais Church captures the vibrant energy and rich color typical of his Fauvist style, with a striking interplay of light and shade. The painting showcases the church's architecture against a dramatic sky, highlighting Dufy's fascination with urban life and atmospheric effects.
November 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Moroccan Gardens https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/47358
"Moroccan Gardens" by Raoul Dufy captures the vibrant essence of North African gardens through its dynamic forms and lively composition. The interplay of architecture and foliage, alongside Dufy's characteristic fluid brushwork, creates a serene yet animated landscape resonant with the joy of light and color.
November 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Large Bather https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/large-bather-1914
Large Bather
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Deauville, Drying the Sails http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/dufy-deauville-drying-the-sails-n05943
date inscribed Purchased 1950
November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Men Fishing https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/men-fishing-1907
"Men Fishing" by Raoul Dufy captures a serene seascape where men are engaged in leisure fishing along a sunlit promenade, characterized by its vivid use of color and energetic brushwork. This painting exemplifies Dufy's Fauvist influences, highlighting his fascination with capturing the joy of seaside life through light and movement.
November 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Anglers https://www.wikiart.org/en/raoul-dufy/anglers-1908
Raoul Dufy's "Anglers" captures a group of fishermen along a vibrant seashore, employing loose brushstrokes and bold colors characteristic of the Fauvist movement. The scene reflects Dufy's affinity for leisure activities by the sea, highlighted by the dynamic presence of sailboats on the horizon.
November 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM