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)
1960s Framed 'Normandy Farm' Lithograph
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raoul Dufy "Normandy Farm" Lithograph signed by the artist. Charming and pastoral in technique and composition. Custom framed in cerused oak with hand-cut 4-ply art mat. For t...
Glass, Oak, Paper
1960s Raoul Dufy Interior at Nice Lithograph
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raoul Dufy lithograph signed by the artist himself - Interior at Nice. The south of France depicted in a charmingly intimate interior. Custom fra...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Trois Baigneuses Devant le Port de Sainte-Adresse Lithograph by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful lithograph on wove paper of a trio of bathers in Saint-Adresse by Raoul Dufy (1877-1953), who was noted for his scenes of outdoor social events. Pencil signed and numbere...
Gold Leaf
Three Valence Panels by Raoul Dufy, 'La Danse' Printed Fabric for Paul Pioret
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Sharon, CT
Three narrow panels each approximately measures 15" x 48". Probably made as valences.
Cotton
“Senecio” by Paul Klee (1879–1940) Numbered Print
By (after) Pablo Picasso, (after) Paul Klee, (after) Joan Miró
Located in Bensalem, PA
Number printed please look at pictures for overall detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Paper
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large framed lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large framed lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.
Glass, Wood, Paper
$266
H 7.41 in W 8.23 in D 0.01 in
Ottoman Harem Interior Lithograph, Turkish Palace Scene, Color, c.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Ottoman Harem Interior Lithograph, Turkish Palace Scene, Color, c.1888 A richly detailed and highly decorative 19th-century chromolithograph depicting an opulent Ottoman interior, c...
Paper
Antique Fashion Print Published by La Mode Illustrée, 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
A very attractive late 19th century French fashion plate which was published by La Mode Illustrée. La Mode Illustrée was published in Paris in the...
Paper
1960s Vogue Magazine Framed Covers, Set of 3
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of three framed 1960s Vogue Magazine covers. Left to right: September 1964 cover features model Wilhelmina photographed by David Bailey. N...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$139
H 15.95 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in
Antique Fashion Print Published by La Mode Illustrée, No. 3, 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
A very attractive early 20th century French fashion plate which was published by La Mode Illustrée. La Mode Illustrée was published in Paris in the 1...
Paper
$139
H 15.75 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in
Antique Fashion Print published by La Mode Illustrée 'No. 6 - 1900'
Located in Langweer, NL
A very attractive early 20th century French fashion plate which was published by La Mode Illustrée. La Mode Illustrée was published in Paris in the 1...
Paper
Raoul Dufy "Ascot" 1946 Screenprint
By (after) Raoul Dufy
Located in Sharon, CT
Silkscreen version of 'Ascot' the famous work by Raoul Dufy. Published by F.A.R. Gallery New York in 1946. Unknown edition size. This is the complete sheet 18x23", with the title and...
Paper
$460
H 8.19 in W 14.57 in D 0.01 in
Ottoman Harem Interior Lithograph, Constantinople, Melling, Paris c.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Ottoman Harem Interior Lithograph, Constantinople, Melling, Paris c.1888 A highly detailed and architecturally fascinating 19th-century lithograph depicting the interior of the Imperial Harem in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), based on the celebrated work of Antoine Ignace Melling. This refined print was published in Paris by Firmin-Didot & Cie in the late 19th century as part of a major visual survey of global cultures and historical subjects. The composition presents a rare cross-sectional view of the Sultan...
Paper
$1,195 / set
H 19 in W 27.5 in D 1.5 in
MCM St Martin Canal & France Port De La Rochelle Bernard Buffet Lithograph Print
By Bernard Buffet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern “St. Martin Canal” and “France Port de La Rochelle” Bernard Buffet Lithograph framed and matted prints. These vintage prints are signed and dated in the printing process but do not have original pencil signatures. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. These prints remain in their original of-the-era frames, mats and backing. New brown paper has been applied to the back of frames. We found no scratches or nicks to the prints themselves. Frames may show some age. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1955 & 1956. NOTE: We have these listed to be sold as a pair; however, if you are interested in just one or the other let us know. OOOH LA LA!!!!! Is there anywhere in the world quite as lovely as the city of Paris? It’s definitely a bucket list destination for many people and we have a treat for you! Exquisite scenes of Paris created by French artist Bernard Buffet to display in your own home! We have two mid-century modern unsigned lithograph prints consisting of a larger print of a scene titled “St. Martin Canal” dated 1956, matted inside a lovely black and silver painted wood frame. And a smaller print of a scene titled “France Le Port de La Rochelle” dated 1955, matted inside a wood frame. These mats and frames are original to the prints. The St. Martin Canal is located in the heart of the city just adjacent to the Seine River and today is a popular tourist destination. Can’t you just see yourself standing upon that bridge with the breeze blowing your hair as you gaze upon the beautiful “City of Lights??” Or maybe you would prefer walking along the harbor watching boats come to port as they sail in off of the Atlantic Ocean? That’s exactly what you can imagine as you gaze upon “France Le Port de La Rochelle!” La Rochelle is a city on the west coast of France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay. Both of these scenic areas are breathtaking, and Buffet captured their beauty with his proficient Expressionist style!!! They are going to be wonderful on any wall and they’re sure to bring a bit of French fabulous-ness into your home! French artist Bernard Buffet was born in 1928 and passed away in 1999. He studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (National School of the Fine Arts) in Paris, France in the 1940s before briefly working as an apprentice to the painter Eugène Narbonne...
Wood, Paper
Raoul Dufy Concert Lithograph
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Raoul Dufy concert art lithograph obtained from the estate of Tony Duquette. Great addition to your French inspired interiors. Art dimensions: 2...
Paper
Raoul Dufy Hand Signed, Color Lithograph.
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Raoul Dufy Hand Signed, Color Lithograph. Raoul Dufy French 1877-1953 “At the Races” color lithograph limited edition, pencil signed and numbered 144/200. Framed and glazed. Conditi...
Glass, Paper
Raoul Dufy Horses Litho
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Raoul Dufy Litho of Horses, great colors and older frame. Signed in the plate.
Paper
Original Midcentury Raoul Dufy Mourlot Art Poster
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Miami, FL
Original midcentury Raoul Dufy art poster from the 1950s printed by Mourlot Paris. Raoul Dufy was a renowned artist that created excellent works of art in both contemporary and Mid...
Paper
Original Midcentury Raoul Dufy Mourlot Art Poster
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Miami, FL
Original midcentury Raoul Dufy art poster from the 1950s printed by Mourlot Paris. Raoul Dufy was a renowned artist that created excellent works of art in both contemporary and M...
Paper
Original Midcentury Raoul Dufy Mourlot Art Poster
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Miami, FL
Original midcentury Raoul Dufy art poster from the 1950s printed by Mourlot Paris. Raoul Dufy was a renowned artist that created excellent works of art in both contemporary and Mid-Century Modern styles. This is an original not a reprint. The printer, Atelier Mourlot, established in 1852, began as a producer of Fine wallpaper in Paris. In 1914, Jules Mourlot expanded the operation to include printing illustrated books and lithographic posters for art institutions, including the French National Museum. By 1937, with Jules’ son Fernand Mourlot at the helm, Atelier Mourlot became the largest and most famous print shop of the 20th century. Fernand graduated from the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Inside of the Atelier, he collaborated with highly recognized artists, including modern masters Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Fernand Léger, Jean Dubuffet, Henry Moore and Le Corbusier, for more than half a century to produce original lithographic works. In 1967, The Atelier Mourlot opened a branch of the studio on Bank Street, in New York City, and collaborated with artists including Robert Rauschenberg, Francis Bacon, Roy Lichtenstein, Alexander Calder, Ellsworth Kelly, Alex Katz and Claes Oldenburg to produce contemporary lithographic masterpieces. The studio closed in 1999, but this work and the process of its creation remains accessible via Galerie Mourlot...
Paper
Original Midcentury Raoul Dufy Mourlot Art Poster
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Miami, FL
Original midcentury Raoul Dufy art poster from the 1950s printed by Mourlot Paris. Raoul Dufy was a renowned artist that created excellent works of art in both contemporary and Mid-Century Modern styles. This is an original not a reprint. The printer, Atelier Mourlot, established in 1852, began as a producer of Fine wallpaper in Paris. In 1914, Jules Mourlot expanded the operation to include printing illustrated books and lithographic posters for art institutions, including the French National Museum. By 1937, with Jules’ son Fernand Mourlot at the helm, Atelier Mourlot became the largest and most famous print shop of the 20th century. Fernand graduated from the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Inside of the Atelier, he collaborated with highly recognized artists, including modern masters Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Fernand Léger, Jean Dubuffet, Henry Moore and Le Corbusier, for more than half a century to produce original lithographic works. In 1967, The Atelier Mourlot opened a branch of the studio on Bank Street, in New York City, and collaborated with artists including Robert Rauschenberg, Francis Bacon, Roy Lichtenstein, Alexander Calder, Ellsworth Kelly, Alex Katz and Claes Oldenburg to produce contemporary lithographic masterpieces. The studio closed in 1999, but this work and the process of its creation remains accessible via Galerie Mourlot...
Paper
Original Mid Century Raoul Dufy Mourlot Art Poster
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Miami, FL
Original mid century Raoul Dufy art poster from the 1950s printed by Mourlot Paris. Raoul Dufy was a renowned artist that created excellent works of art in both contemporary and Mi...
Paper
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H 20 in W 15 in D 0.5 in
Raoul Dufy, Ten Color Collotypes, Portfolio, 1959, First Limited Edition of 600
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Rochester, NY
Raoul Dufy - Ten Color Collotypes after watercolors selected with an introduction by Max Huggler / translated by Robert Allen - Large Folio - 1959 - 1st Limited Edition of 1-600 this...