Raoul Dufy
French painter (1877-1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Raoul Dufy (French: [ʁa.ul dy.fi]; 3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French painter associated with the Fauvist movement. He gained recognition for his vibrant and decorative style, which became popular in various forms, such as textile designs, and public building decorations. Dufy is most remembered for his artwork depicting outdoor social gatherings. In addition to painting, he was skilled in various other fields, including drawing, printmaking, book illustration, scenic design, furniture design, and planning public spaces.
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Born | (1877-06-03)3 June 1877 Le Havre, France |
Died | 23 March 1953(1953-03-23) (aged 75) Forcalquier, France |
Education | École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts |
Known for | Painting, drawing, design, printmaking |
Notable work | La Fée Electricité (1937) |
Movement | Fauvism, Impressionism, modernism, Cubism |
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