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Raoul Dufy | |
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Born | Le Havre, France | 3 June 1877
Died | 23 March 1953 Forcalquier, France | (aged 75)
Education | École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts |
Known for | Painting, drawing, design, printmaking |
Notable work | La Fée Electricité (1937) |
Movement | Fauvism, Impressionism, modernism, Cubism |
Raoul Dufy (French pronunciation: [ʁaul dyfi]; 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.