Raoul Dufy
（June 3, 1877 – March 23, 1953）was a modern painter who represented France in the first half of the 20th century, and is known as one of the Fauvist painters. He was also called "the magician of color" because of his unique painting style characterized by bright, transparent colors and light brushstrokes. Dufy's works are characterized by free lines and vibrant colors that evoke a musical rhythm. He depicted a light and poetic world with motifs such as yachts on the seashore, landscapes of the French Riviera, horse racing, concerts, and roses. His paintings have a bright and happy atmosphere, as if music can be heard from the canvas.
Style
Dufy initially worked under the influence of Impressionism, but around 1905, he was deeply impressed by Henri Matisse's work and deepened his interactions with the Fauvist painters. However, unlike other Fauves who were characterized by intense color expression, his style created a unique world that was light and decorative.
He was active not only in oil and watercolor painting, but also in many other fields such as woodblock prints, illustrations, stage design, ceramic decoration, and textile design. He collaborated with fashion designer Paul Poiret and the Lyon silk manufacturer Bianchini-Férier to create fabric designs. He also created covers for 'VOGUE' magazine and illustrations for books, working across the fields of art and design.