Raoul Dufy "Red Peach and Cherries" 1953, 28x38cm, Lithograph & Pochoir

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 unique in that he was not swept up in 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 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 artists.

Collaborated 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 the Flowers" with light and bright colors, and Dufy's painting style became clear.

1909 His works became lighter and gained elegance and humor. Produced "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 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 painterly space with bright color nuances. He 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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