Raoul Dufy <English Courtyard> 65x60cm Original drawing Atelier Dufy stamp on the bottom right

Raoul Dufy was a painter who established his own light and decorative style based on Fauvism, creating "paintings of happiness." In 20th-century French art, he was a unique figure who pursued the beauty of color and design without being swayed 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 continues to be loved by many people today.

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

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

Collaborated with Albert Marquet.

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

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

1909 His work became lighter and more elegant, with added humor. Created "Bois de Boulogne".

1910 Showed 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 light and shaded colors. He also left behind watercolor works.

1958 Created his masterpiece "Red Violin."

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

1953  Died.

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