Raoul Dufy was a renowned French Fauvist painter, famous for his colorful, decorative designs. He was born in Le Havre, Normandy, in 1877. Dufy had a simple upbringing, leaving school at 14 to work at a Brazilian coffee-importing company. His formal artistic education began when he was eighteen at Le Havre's École des Beaux-Arts, where he took evening art classes. He continued to paint within the purlieu of Le Havre and was greatly inspired by the Impressionist landscape painters Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro. In 1900, after serving in the military for one year, Dufy won a scholarship to the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
Dufy began painting watercolors of the Norman landscapes but was soon widely celebrated for his brightly colored and bold contoured paintings – in dialogue with the Fauvist style. He remained faithful to Fauvism until Paul Cézanne’s work guided him to embrace a subtler aesthetic. This new mode of sobriety saw his work return to a lighter style, which he celebrated through rapid inscription-like drawings over vivid backgrounds of color washes.
The rise of Cubism in Paris during the first two decades of the 20th century influenced him to develop a systematic approach that was later known as stenographics. Using this he experimented with foreshortened perspective, thin washes of paint and skeletal structures. In this style, he portrayed the lavish scenes of the French Riviera, leisureliness of the period, and chic revelries. Dufy was also fascinated by other amusements such as regattas, horse races and concerts and loved to depict the excitement and commotion of the crowds.
Dufy had his first exhibition in 1901 at the Salon des Artistes Français, following a string of exhibitions over the following years. In 1906 he took part in the Cercle de l’Art Moderne Exhibition in Le Havre with artists Georges Braque, Henri Matisse and Henri Charles Manguin. Dufy was given his first retrospective in 1921 at the Galerie Bernheim-Jeune and in 1932 his first painting was accepted into a national collection. He celebrated two large commissions for the 1937 Exposition Internationals des Artes et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne. The most notable of the two was the adornment for the Pavilion of Light and Electricity. He was commissioned with the task to illustrate the history of electricity from the classical era to its current position in 20th century developments. He painted La Fée électricité, a huge fresco which was donated to the Musée d’Art Moderne in 1964. In 1952 he represented France at the 26th Venice Biennale, where he won the Gran Premio. A year later he died aged 75, of polyarthritis, an illness he had been suffering from since 1937.
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(Biography provided by Stern Pissarro Gallery)
1961 lithograph after Raoul Dufy - Les côtes Normandes
By Raoul Dufy
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant 1961 lithograph, created after the work of Raoul Dufy, captures the lively atmosphere of the Normandy coast, a region that deeply inspired the artist throughout his care...
Paper, Lithograph
Harlequin Venitienne, Impressionist Lithograph by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - Harlequin Venitienne, Year: circa 1950, Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate, Image Size: 23 x 17.5 inches, Size: 25.5 x 18.5 in. (64.77 x 4...
Lithograph
'La Pêche' (Fishing) — French Cubist Woodcut
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Raoul Dufy, 'La Pêche' (Fishing), woodcut, 1910, from the second edition of 220 printed in 1953. With the estate stamp 'ATELIER RAOUL DUFY' in the lower left margin. Numbered '106/220' in pencil, lower right. Titled in the block, lower right. A superb, richly-inked impression, on heavy, cream wove paper, the full sheet with wide margins (3 to 5 inches), slight toning at the sheet edges, well away from the image; otherwise in excellent condition. Archivally sleeved, unmatted. Image size 12 1/2 x 15 13/16 inches (318 x 402 mm); sheet size 19 9/16 x 25 3/4 inches (497 x 654 mm). From the suite of four woodcuts entitled 'Les Plaisirs de la Paix' (The Pleasures of Peace), originally published by Éditions de La Sirène, Paris in 1926. The other three works in the series are 'La Danse' (The Dance), 'La Chase' (The Hunt), and 'L'amore' (Love). See our other listings for 'La Danse' and 'L'amore'. Collections: Cleveland Museum of Art, Minneapolis Art...
Woodcut
Wine as a Remedy for Convalescents
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
“My eyes were made to erase all that is ugly”. -Raoul Dufy Raoul Dufy’s depictions for an instant charmer of a "medical book" illustrates the myriad benefits of wine, while being sp...
Lithograph
1945 poster by Raoul Dufy for the "Le Havre Grand Gala Cinématographique"
By Raoul Dufy
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1945 poster by Raoul Dufy for the "Le Havre Grand Gala Cinématographique," held at the Palais de Chaillot, stands as a poignant and artistic reminder of post-war solidarity and c...
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Landscape In Morocco - Lithograph (Mourlot)
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Paris, IDF
Raoul DUFY (1877-1953) Landscape In Morocco, 1965 Lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum 30 x 24 cm (c. 11.8 x 9.4 in) INFORMATION : Lithograph cre...
Lithograph
Self-portrait - Lithograph (Mourlot)
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Paris, IDF
Raoul DUFY (1877-1953) Self-portrait Lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum 30 x 24 cm (c. 11.8 x 9.4 in) INFORMATION : Lithograph created in tribu...
Lithograph
$2,400
Orphée (for Le bestiaire ou Cortège d'Orphée de G. Apollinaire), by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Orphée (for Le bestiaire ou Cortège d’Orphée de G. Apollinaire) Raoul Dufy French (1877–1953) Date: 1911 Woodblock, signed in pencil lower right Image Size: 10 x 8 inches Frame Siz...
Woodcut
1957 French Fauvist Poster by Raoul Dufy - Festival de Lyon Charbonnières
By Raoul Dufy
Located in PARIS, FR
This striking poster was created by renowned French Fauvist and modernist painter Raoul Dufy for the Festival de Lyon–Charbonnières in 1957. Commissioned by the Syndicat d’Initiative...
Paper, Lithograph
Self-Portrait (The Artist in a Armchair) - Original Lithograph
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Paris, IDF
Raoul DUFY Self-Portrait, 1953 Original Lithograph with stencil watercolor With printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 37.5 x 28 cm (c. 14.8 x 11 inch) Very good condition
Lithograph
Éloge de Raoul Dufy, Signed Impressionist Etching by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - Eloge de Raoul Dufy, Year: circa 1930, Medium: Etching, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 28/31, Image Size: 10 x 8.75 inches, Size: 12.75 ...
Etching
$3,400
Tirez les Premiers, Messieurs les Français - Impressionist Woodcut by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - Tirez les Premiers, Messieurs les Francais, Year: 1915, Medium: Woodcut and Pencil Drawing, signed, dated and numbered in pencil, Edition: 25/10...
Graphite, Woodcut
Still Life - Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1920
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Still Life is a lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1920. Good conditions. Edition of 110. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes in a well-balanced composition.
Lithograph
Woman With Shell, Impressionist Etching by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - Woman With Shell, Year: 1930, Medium: Etching, signed in the plate, Image Size: 7.5 x 5.25 inches, Size: 10.25 x 7.75 in. (26.04 x 19.69 cm), Des...
Etching
$2,600
Little Horses, Bathers and Seashell..., Impressionist Lithograph by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - Little Horses, Bathers and Seashell Petits Chevaux, Baigneuses et Coquillage, Portfolio: Album La Mer, Year: 1925, Medium: Lithograph, signed an...
Lithograph
Le Bestiaire ou Cortege Orphee - Rare Book by Raoul Dufy - 1919
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
One of 50 copies on Japon ancient. Very important and rare book illustrated by Raoul Dufy. Perfect conditions, hard binding. Reduced edition of the original "Bestiaire".
Paper
Tea Time - Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1920
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Tea Time is a lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1920. Good conditions. Edition of 110. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes in a well-balanced composition.
Lithograph
Ouvert la Nuit - Rare Book by Raoul Dufy - 1924
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Edition of 320 copies including 6 illustrations by R. Dufy, A. Favory, R. De La Fresnaye, A. Lhote, L.A. Moreau, A. D. de Segonzac. One of 305 copies on Velin d'Arches. Original soft editorial cover...
Paper
Pêcheurs de crevettes, Impressionist Lithograph by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - Pecheurs de crevettes, Portfolio: Album La Mer, Year: 1925, Medium: Lithograph on BFK Rives, signed in pencil, Image Size: 13.25 x 17.25 inches...
Lithograph
Composition en trois parties by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in New Orleans, LA
Raoul Dufy 1877-1953 French Composition en trois parties (Composition in three parts) Signed "Raoul Dufy" (center left) Oil on panel Often called the painter of joy, Raoul Dufy c...
Panel, Oil
Le Serpent, Impressionist Woodblock by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - Le Serpent, Year: circa 1911, Medium: Woodblock, Image Size: 8 x 7.5 inches, Size: 13 x 10 in. (33.02 x 25.4 cm), Descr...
Woodcut
Still Life with Vase of Flowers - Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1920
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Still Life with Vase of Flowers is a lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1920. Good conditions. Edition of 110. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The artwork is depicted through...
Lithograph
Walk - Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1920
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Walk is a lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1920. Good conditions. Edition of 110. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued.
Lithograph
Painter En Plein Air - Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1920
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Painter "En plein Air"is a vintage lithograph realized after Raoul Dufy in 1920. Good conditions. Edition of 110. Not signed and not numbered, as issued...
Lithograph
La Promenade Bordée - Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1930s
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
La Promenade Bordée is a modern artwork realized by Raould Dufy in 1930s Original Lithograph. Raoul Dufy (1877-1953) He was a French artist and designer. The artist painted, in th...
Lithograph
1953 Original Poster by Raoul Dufy - Preservation of the Palace of Versailles
By Raoul Dufy
Located in PARIS, FR
Poster made in 1953 to promote Dufy's exhibition at the Louis Carré Gallery in Paris to support the preservation of the Palace of Versailles. Raoul Dufy 🇫🇷 (1877-1953) was a Frenc...
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Amphitrite Nude Etching
By Raoul Dufy
Located in New York, NY
Original etching. This is the frontispiece etching published in Paris in 1930 by Floury for Marcelle Berr de Turique's monograph on the artist Dufy. Signed by Raoul Dufy within the p...
Paper
$167Sale Price|30% Off
The Pensive Woman - Original Lithograph by Paul Gavarni - 1881
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
The Pensive Woman is an original lithograph artwork on ivory-colored paper, realized by the French draftsman Paul Gavarni (after) (alias Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier Gavarni, 1804-186...
Lithograph
$778
Landscape - Original Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - Early 20th Century
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in the early 20th Century. Good conditions except for diffused foxings. Hand-signed on the lower right, Numbered, Editio...
Lithograph
Circa 1918 original poster by Raoul Dufy - The End of the Great War
By Raoul Dufy
Located in PARIS, FR
The circa 1918 original poster by Raoul Dufy, titled "La Fin de la Grande Guerre" (The End of the Great War), is a significant historical artifact commemorating the conclusion of Wor...
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
The Self-Portrait - Photolithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1940s
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
The self-portrait is an original photolithograph on paper realized by Raoul Dufy in 1940s. From the edition of 100 prints, edition of Sirene. Good condition, except for horizontal ...
Lithograph
$494Sale Price|24% Off
Study for Self-portrait - Original Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1930s
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Study for Self-portrait is an original lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1930s. Good conditions. Signed on plate. Raoul Dufy (3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French Fauvist ...
Lithograph
Suite Montagnarde - Vintage Rare Book Illustrated by Raoul Dufy - 1932
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Suite Montagnarde is an original modern rare book illustrated by Raoul Dufy (Le Havre, 1877 – Forcalquier, 1953) with original woodcuts and written by Pierre Courthion (1902-1988).. ...
Paper, Woodcut
Self-Portrait - Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1922
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Self-Portrait is an original litograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1922. Good condition on a white paper. No signature. Raoul Dufy (3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French Fauvist...
Lithograph
Study for Self-Portrait - Original Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1920
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Study for Self-portrait is an original lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1920. Good condition on a white paper. No signature. Raoul Dufy (3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a Fre...
Lithograph
Le Boeuf Sur Le Toit, Impressionist Lithograph by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - Le Boeuf Sur Le Toit, Year: 1920, Medium: Lithograph on wove paper, signed in the plate, Image Size: 11.5 x 9 inches, Size: 12.75 x 9.75 in. (32....
Lithograph
La Chevre Du Thibet, Impressionist Woodblock by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - La Chevre Du Thibet, Year: circa 1911, Medium: Woodblock, Image Size: 8 x 7.5 inches, Size: 13 x 10 in. (33.02 x 25.4 cm), Description: From the ...
Woodcut
L'Amour La Danse, Impressionist Woodcut by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - L'Amour La Danse, Year: 1915, Medium: Woodcut on laid paper, signed in pencil, Image Size: 10 x 8 inches, Size: 14.25 x 13.5 in. (36.2 x 34.29 cm...
Woodcut
"Deauville, 1935" Poster, New York Graphic Society. Printed in Italy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Chesterfield, MI
1983 New York Graphic Society Ltd. Printed in Italy. Measures 22.25 x 30 inches and is unframed. The piece is in Good Condition-minor discoloration/wrinkling consistent with age and ...
Lithograph
Falourdin, Impressionist Woodcut by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - Falourdin, Year: 1917, Medium: Woodcut, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 21/38, Image Size: 2.75 x 2.75 inches, Size: 13 x 9.75 in. (33.02...
Woodcut
Crows in Field, Impressionist Woodcut by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - Crows in Field, Year: 1912, Medium: Woodcut on laid paper, signed in pencil, Image Size: 1.5 x 3.5 inches, Size: 7.25 x 5.5 in. (18.42 x 13.97 cm...
Woodcut
Deux Antillaise (Deux Négresses)
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Deux Antillaise (Deux Négresses) Edition: Proof on Van Gelder paper Unsigned (as usual for this image) Edition: unknown Published by Ambrose Vollard, Paris (?) References: Johnson 25...
Etching
"Anemones" Floral Silk Scarf
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Austin, TX
By Raoul Dufy 34.5" x 34.5" Silk Screen Print on wearable scarf
Silk, Screen
Raoul Dufy - French Dinner - Original Etching
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Raoul Dufy - French Dinner - Original Etching Dimensions: 13 x 10". Edition of 200 1940 Edition Les Bibliophiles du Palais, Paris Unsigned and unumbered as issued
Etching
"Anemones" Floral Silk Scarf, Unframed
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Austin, TX
By Raoul Dufy 34.5" x 34.5" Silk Screen Print on wearable scarf.
Silk, Screen
Wine and Childhood Aliments
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
“My eyes were made to erase all that is ugly”. -Raoul Dufy Raoul Dufy’s depictions for an instant charmer of a "medical book" illustrates the myriad benefits of wine, while being splashed by accompanying literature from a medical physician. However, his illustrations did not depict people drinking wine...
Lithograph
Sentiments - Rare Book by Raoul Dufy - 1928
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Edition of 100 copies including a portrait of the author engraved with etching by Raoul Dufy. Copy on Hollande van Gelder. Perfect conditions and uncut.
Paper
Portrait - Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1920
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a vintage lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1920. Good conditions. Edition of 110. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The artwork is depicted through confident stro...
Lithograph
The Pianist - Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1920
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
The Pianist is a lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1920. Good conditions. Edition of 110. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes i...
Lithograph
Eventail - Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1920
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Eventail is a vintage lithograph realized by Raul Dufy in the 1920. Good conditions. Edition of 110. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes in a well-balanced composition.
Lithograph
Jewel Case - Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1920
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Jewel Case is a vintage lithograph realized after Raoul Dufy in 1920. Good conditions. Edition of 110. Not signed and not numbered, as issued. The artwork is depicted through con...
Lithograph
LA PECHE (FISHING)
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Portland, ME
Dufy, Raoul. LA PECHE (FISHING). Woodcut, c. 1925. From "The Pleasures of Peace." Edition of 220 stamped with the estate stamp "Atelier Raoul Dufy." 12 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches (image) 1...
Woodcut
Study for Self-portrait - Original Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1930s
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Study for Self-portrait is an original lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1930s. Good conditions. No signature. Raoul Dufy (3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French Fauvist pai...
Lithograph
Study for Self-portrait - Original Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1930s
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Study for Self-portrait is an original lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1930s. Good conditions. No signature. Raoul Dufy (3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French Fauvist pai...
Lithograph
Study for Self-portrait - Original Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1930s
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Study for Self-portrait is an original lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1930s. Good conditions. No signature. Raoul Dufy (3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French Fauvist pai...
Lithograph
$494Sale Price|24% Off
Study for Self-portrait - Original Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1930s
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Study for Self-portrait is an original lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1930s. Good conditions. No signature. Raoul Dufy (3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French Fauvist pai...
Lithograph
Study for Self-portrait - Original Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1930s
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Study for Self-portrait is an original lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1930s. Good conditions. No signature. Raoul Dufy (3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French Fauvist pai...
Lithograph
Study for Self-portrait - Original Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1930s
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Study for Self-portrait is an original lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1930s. Good conditions. No signature. Raoul Dufy (3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French Fauvist pai...
Lithograph
Tirez les Premiers - Original Woodcut Print by Raoul Dufy - Early 20th Century
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Tirez les Premiers, Messieurs les Français is an Original Woodcut Print realized by Raoul Dufy in the early 20th Century. Good conditions. The artwork represents several figures th...
Woodcut
Study for Self-portrait - Lithograph by Raoul Dufy - 1920
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Roma, IT
Study for Self-portrait is an original lithograph realized by Raoul Dufy in 1920. Good condition on a white paper. No signature. Raoul Dufy (3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a Fre...
Lithograph