Raoul Dufy "Pear and White Pot" 1953 28x38cm Original lithograph and water-based stencil

Raoul Dufy is a painter who established his own light and decorative style based on Fauvism, creating "paintings with a sense of happiness." In 20th-century French art, he was a unique presence for pursuing the beauty of color and design, without being swept away by avant-garde movements such as Cubism and Surrealism. His influence extended not only to painting but also to the fields of decorative arts and design, and he is still loved by many people 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 interacting with artists.

Collaborated with Albert Marquet.

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

1907 Dufy's painting style became clear with "Jeanne in the Flowers," painted in light and bright colors.

1909 His works became lighter, 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 paintings reached their final style, characterized by depicting crowds in a painting space with light color gradations. Also left behind watercolor works.

1958 Created his masterpiece "The Red Violin."

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

1953 Died.

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