Dufy, Raoul (1877 – 1953). Fragment of the Sity with a Mill. (1950s)

Lithograph crafted on paper, this exquisite piece titled “Fragment of the City with a Mill” hails from the 1950s. Signed at the lower right of the plate by the eminent French artist Raoul Dufy, it showcases his unique “scenagraphical” style from his final creative phase. Dufy, trained at Paris Fine Arts School, was deeply influenced by Impressionism and had close ties with the painter Henri Matisse. Known for his vivid, clean colors and sharp contours, his journey in art saw several shifts before he settled on his iconic style in the 1920s. Beyond painting, Dufy was a celebrated illustrator and excelled in decorative applied and monumental art. This piece offers a glimpse into the evocative urban landscapes that Dufy was renowned for.