Raoul Dufy "The Hunt" 1910 50.3x65.5cm Original woodblock print Signed with studio and title

Raoul Dufy was a painter who established his unique light and decorative style based on Fauvism, creating "paintings of happiness." In 20th-century French art, he was a unique figure who, unaffected by avant-garde movements like Cubism and Surrealism, pursued the beauty of color and design. His influence extended beyond painting to decorative arts and design, and he remains loved by many today.

1877 Born in Le Havre, France, he grew up and attended art school.

1900 Moved to Paris, became interested in Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and began associating with other artists.

Co-produced works with Albert Marquet.

1905 Encountered Matisse's "Luxe, Calme et Volupté" (painted in 1904) and decided to break away from Impressionism at that point.

1907 Painted "Jeanne in Flowers" with light and bright colors, clearly establishing Dufy's painting style.

1909 His works became lighter, with added elegance and humor. Created "Bois de Boulogne".

1910 Showcased his talent in illustrations for literary works such as Apollinaire's "Le Bestiaire ou Cortège d'Orphée".

1911 Showed interest in decorative arts and founded a textile decoration company with Paul Poiret.

1945 After World War II, his painting reached its final style, characterized by depicting crowds in a painting space with bright, nuanced colors. He also created watercolor works.

1958 Produced his masterpiece "The Red Violin".

1952 Awarded the Grand Prize for Painting at the 26th Venice Biennale.

1953  Died.

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