Raoul Dufy Collection

Self-Portrait, 1898. Creator: Dufy, Raoul (1877-1953)
Self-Portrait, 1898. Found in the collection of Musee national d'art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris

Sailing Boats at Trouville, c1936. Creator: Raoul Dufy
Sailing Boats at Trouville, c1936. Dufy, Raoul (1877-1953). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Suzanne Dufy, the Artist's Sister, 1904. Artist: Raoul Dufy
Portrait of Suzanne Dufy, the Artist's Sister, 1904. From the collection of the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Orpheus, Normandy countryside, 1929. Artist: Raoul Dufy
Orpheus, Normandy countryside, 1929

Harlequin Venitienne, 1929. Artist: Raoul Dufy
Harlequin Venitienne, 1929

Portrait of Suzanne Dufy, 1904. Artist: Raoul Dufy
Portrait of Suzanne Dufy, 1904. Suzanne Dufy was the artist's sister. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Railway in Antibes, 1926. Artist: Raoul Dufy
Railway in Antibes, 1926. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Market at Marseilles, 1905. Artist: Raoul Dufy
The Market at Marseilles, 1905. From the collection of the Petit Palais, Geneva, Switzerland

The Sea at Sainte-Adresse, 1924. Artist: Raoul Dufy
The Sea at Sainte-Adresse, 1924

Self Portrait, 1948. Artist: Raoul Dufy
Self Portrait, 1948

Changing of the Guard, 20th century. Artist: Raoul Dufy
Changing of the Guard, 20th century

Bunch of Flowers in a Vase, 20th century. Artist: Raoul Dufy
Bunch of Flowers in a Vase, 20th century

La Fee Electricite (The Spark of Life) (detail), 1937. Artist: Raoul Dufy
La Fee Electricite (The Spark of Life) (detail), 1937. Detail from a mural painted for the Paris Exposition of 1937. From the collection of the Musee d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris

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Raoul Dufy was a French painter and designer known for his vibrant use of color and bold, expressive brushstrokes. His work often depicted scenes of leisure and everyday life, capturing the essence of modernity in early 20th century France. Dufy's unique style combined elements of Fauvism with a sense of whimsy and playfulness, creating dynamic compositions that exuded joy and energy. Throughout his career, Dufy experimented with various mediums including painting, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, and even stage design. His artistic versatility allowed him to explore different techniques and styles while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic that was distinctly his own. Dufy's love for color is evident in all of his works, from the bold blues and greens of seaside landscapes to the warm yellows and oranges of bustling city streets. His ability to capture light and movement through vivid hues set him apart as a masterful colorist whose influence can still be seen in contemporary art today. Despite facing personal struggles throughout his life, including financial difficulties and health issues, Dufy remained dedicated to his craft until his death in 1953. His legacy lives on through the timeless beauty of his artwork which continues to inspire generations of artists around the world. Raoul Dufy may have passed away but his colorful spirit lives on forever in the hearts of art lovers everywhere.