Raoul Dufy, "The Artist's Studio", 1969, 50x65cm, imprinted signature, lithograph, Mourlot workshop

Raoul Dufy is an artist who, building upon Fauvism, established his own light and decorative style, creating "paintings of happiness." In 20th-century French art, he was unique in that he did not follow avant-garde movements like Cubism and Surrealism, but rather pursued the beauty of color and design. His influence extended not only to painting but also to decorative arts and design, and he remains loved by many today.

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

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

Worked collaboratively 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, solidifying Dufy's painting style.

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

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

1911 Showed interest in decorative arts and established 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 left behind watercolor works.

1958 Created his masterpiece "The Red Violin."

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

1953  Passed away.

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