Raoul Dufy trained in Le Havre before moving to Paris at the turn of the century, where he encountered Matisse’s bold early work and shifted his own style almost overnight. Colour became central to his practice from that point forward. His early paintings show the influence of Fauvism, though he moved quickly into a language of his own. Loose outlines, bright fields of pigment, and calligraphic gestures began to define his landscapes, regattas, and coastal scenes. These were not exact records of

👉 Raoul Dufy, les couleurs du bonheur 🎨 Jusqu'au 9 octobre 2017 le musée Jean Cocteau collection Séverin Wunderman consacre son exposition temporaire au maître du trait et de la couleur : Raoul Dufy. Cette exposition regroupe tous les thèmes chers à Dufy : régates, concours hippiques, décors, fêtes, fleurs, paysages… Et montre tous les domaines qui ont participé à son acte de création : peinture, aquarelle, dessin, gravure sur bois et aussi croquis destinés aux tissus imprimés en collaboration

Dive into the vibrant, sun-drenched world of Raoul Dufy (1877–1953), the French artist who captured the spirit of the 'Belle Époque' and beyond with unparalleled cheerfulness and dynamic elegance. Dufy is celebrated for his unique style: a revolutionary blend of Fauvism's expressive color and a distinctive, calligraphic line that made his paintings instantly recognizable. Learn how he used loose, brilliant patches of color that often drift outside his drawing lines, creating a sense of shimmerin