Raoul Dufy "Love" 1912 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 joy." In 20th-century French art, he was unique in his pursuit of the beauty of color and design, without being influenced by avant-garde movements such as Cubism and Surrealism. His influence extended not only to painting but also to 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 at that point.

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

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

1910 He also demonstrated his talent in illustrating literary works such as Apollinaire's "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 painting spaces with bright shades of color. He also left behind watercolor works.

1958 Created his masterpiece "The Red Violin."

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

1953 Died.

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