Raoul Dufy (3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French Fauvist painter, brother of Jean Dufy. He developed a colorful, decorative style that became fashionable for designs of ceramics and textiles, as well as decorative schemes for public buildings. He is noted for scenes of open-air social events. He was also a draftsman, printmaker, book illustrator, scenic designer, a designer of furniture, and a planner of public spaces.
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Raoul Dufy 3 June 1877 Le Havre, France
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Died |
23 March 1953 (aged 75) Forcalquier, France
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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