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Jean Dufy
Les trapezistes The Trapezists
Dated 1929

Name: Les trapezistes The Trapezists
Brand: Jean Dufy
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

$98,500List Price

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The over-the-top energy and excitement of the French circus are captured in this important oil by the French artist Jean Dufy. The circus was one of Dufy's favorite themes, and he returned to it repeatedly throughout his career as the subject offered him a true artistic spectacle to lay down on canvas. For years, he explored the animated and joy-filled world of circus entertainers such as clowns, bareback riders, musicians and trapeze artists, resulting in compelling, vibrant portraits like Les trapezistes that pull the viewer into this magical world. Another work on the circus theme executed by the artist can be found in the Art Institute of Chicago. Les trapezistes was painted in 1929, while Dufy was in the midst of a long string of high-profile and successful exhibitions in both Paris and New York, including several appearances at the Salon d’Automne. The present work is itself of museum quality. Composed during a significant period of the artist’s career and containing one of his preferred subjects, Les trapezistes can be counted among Dufy’s most important works. The dynamism of the scene is perfectly translated through the artist's vivacious experiments in color and movement. He combines bold and spontaneous black outlines with broad areas of vivid color, creating dynamic planes that captivate the viewer. The resulting work is colorful and full of vigor, displaying the bright fluidity that defines his highly modern style. Born in Le Havre, Normandy, both Dufy and his famous older brother Raoul showed a talent for drawing at an early age. After his military service, he moved to Paris in 1912, eventually befriending key members of the French avant-garde, including Derain, Braque, Picasso, and Apollinaire. His early watercolors reflect the remarkable influence of this group, as well as his own brother, Raoul. For 30 years, Dufy also worked as a painter on porcelain at the famous ateliers of Théodore Haviland in Limoges, France, winning a gold medal at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in 1923. He frequently exhibited his painted works throughout Paris and the United States. Today, Dufy's works are found in numerous museums throughout the world, including the Musée National d’Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou (Paris), and Museum of Modern Art (New York). This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné currently in preparation and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Jacques Bailly. Dated 1929 Canvas: 21 5/8" high x 18 1/4" wide Frame: 30 1/4" high x 26 3/4" wide

Creator:
Jean Dufy (1888 - 1964, French)
Creation Year:
Dated 1929
Dimensions:
Height: 30.25 in (76.84 cm)Width: 26.75 in (67.95 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Oil
Movement & Style:
Modern
Period:
20th Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
New Orleans, LA
Reference Number:
Seller: 31-45781stDibs: LU1869426382

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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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Jean Dufy
Les trapezistes The Trapezists
Dated 1929