Raoul Dufy
1877–1953 · French · 30 artworks
FauvismPost-ImpressionismNaïve Art (Primitivism)ImpressionismCubismVibrant color palettesSimplified formsLoose brushworkDecorative patternsJuxtaposition of colors
artist bio
Raoul Dufy was a French Fauvist painter known for his bright, decorative compositions that captured the joy and vibrancy of modern life. His distinctive style, characterized by bold colors and a light, airy touch, made him a significant figure in 20th-century art.
what you'll learn
Studying Dufy's work allows students to explore the use of color as a primary expressive tool and to understand how simplified forms can convey a sense of movement and atmosphere. Students can also learn about the synthesis of different artistic styles, such as Fauvism and Impressionism.
related: Henri Matisse, Andre Derain, Maurice de Vlaminck
30 artworks
Arcades at Vallauris
1927
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The Casino
1906
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Umbrellas
1906
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The River
1905
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Houses in Trouville
1933
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Fishermen
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View of Paris from Monmartre
1902
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The Port of Martigues
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The casino of Nice
1929
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The Port of Palais, Belle Ile
1907
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Self-Portrait
1901
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View of a Port
1902
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The Empavesado yacht
1905
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Sailboat at Sainte-Adresse
1912
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Houses in Munich
1909
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Martigues
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Interior with fruit bowl
1908
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The Pantheon and St. Etienne-du-Mont
1904
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Landscape of Falaise
1910
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Cubist Landscape with Haystacks
1913
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Pedistal Table, Rue Seguier
1909
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The Fish Market, Marseille
1904
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Carnival on the Grands Boulevards
1903
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Villerville
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Vence
1923
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Harfleur
1903
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The Saint Gervais Church
1904
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Trouville
1907
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The Louis-Philippe Bridge and the Saint Gervais Church
1904
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Frouzette And Her Father
1906
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