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Jean Dufy Figurative Paintings

French, 1888-1964
Jean Dufy was a French Art Deco artist, best known for his colourful, melodic depictions of post-war Parisian society. Working to capture everyday life, from concert halls and circuses to country landscapes and busy Parisian streets, Dufy focused on recreating the feeling and impression of a scene, rather than individual details. In 1906, Dufy visited the exhibition ‘Cercle de l’Art Moderne’ in La Havre, and it was this show that eventually inspired him to pursue an artistic career. The exhibit, one of Dufy’s first exposures to Modern Art, crucially shaped his approach to art and introduced him to artists such as Picasso and Matisse. While he had no formal training, his older brother was well-known French Fauvist Raoul Dufy, who served as his artistic mentor. In January 1914, Dufy launched his artistic career, holding his first show at Galerie Berthe Weil. He returned to Paris after the war and settled in the Montmartre district of Paris, moving next door to artist George Braque, who encouraged Dufy to experiment with Cubism. His personal painting style developed into a vibrant fusion of Post-Impressionism with a loose decorative approach to colour and line, which he achieved from his work in porcelain design. For almost 30 years, Dufy worked for Limoge porcelain manufacturer Theodore Haviland, hand-painting decorative designs of animals and flowers. At the 1925 L’exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs he was awarded a gold medal for designing the service ‘Châteaux de France’. Dufy participated in many exhibitions, including the Salon d’Automne, which reflected the popularity of jazz music and the art of Parisian culture after the war. Dufy would return to his native Normandy throughout his life and spent long stretches of time in the south of France. The dynamism of these landscapes and cityscapes - particularly noticeable in the street scene Route de Rives (Touraine)- are so cleverly captured due to Dufy’s uniquely musical and distinctive Post-Impressionistic style.
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Artist: Jean Dufy
Le Port due Havre - Post Impressionist Landscape Watercolor by Jean Dufy
Le Port due Havre - Post Impressionist Landscape Watercolor by Jean Dufy

Le Port due Havre - Post Impressionist Landscape Watercolor by Jean Dufy

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Corrida Espagnole by JEAN DUFY (1888-1964) Oil on canvas 33.2 x 55.3 cm (13 ¹/₈ x 21 ³/₄ inches) Signed lower right, Jean Dufy This work is accompanied by a certificate of authentic...

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Find a wide variety of authentic Jean Dufy figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Jean Dufy in paint, canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Post-Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Jean Dufy figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 14 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Raoul Dufy, Charles Cobelle, and Jean Salabet. Jean Dufy figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65,000 and tops out at $70,000, while the average work can sell for $67,500.