Raoul Dufy
Raoul Dufy (1877–1953) was a French artist associated with Fauvism, a movement in which painters used strong colours and simplified forms. He was born in Le Havre and died at Forcalquier.[1]
Painting and design
After studying art in Le Havre, Dufy enrolled at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1900. Coastal landscapes and festive streets were recurring subjects in his early work. His use of broad areas of vivid colour developed in contact with Henri Matisse's work and through painting alongside Albert Marquet.[1]
Street with Flags (1906) is one of his paintings of Le Havre decorated for a national celebration.[2] Dufy later explored Cubist approaches with Georges Braque. He also made book illustrations and textile designs, extending his work beyond easel painting.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Centre Pompidou. Le fauvisme et ses influences sur l'art moderne, Raoul Dufy section and biography. Accessed 9 October 2026.
- ↑ Centre Pompidou. La Rue pavoisée. Collection record AM 4113 P.