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Half sheet reproduction of the famous work
Le Paddock à Deauville (The Paddock at Deauville) by the French artist Raoul Dufy. The original work was painted in 1927, but the image you have is likely a lithographic poster or print made around 1960 or 1964.
Artwork Details
Feature Details
Artist Raoul Dufy (French, 1877–1953)
Title Le Paddock à Deauville
Original Year Circa 1927 or 1930 (original painting)
Style Fauvism / Modern Impressionism
Medium The image shown is a lithograph or poster, often published by Mourlot, Paris
Subject A lively scene of the horse racing paddock in the resort town of Deauville, Normandy, France
Dufy was renowned for his vibrant palette, which often featured electric blues, ruby reds, and sunlit greens, and his ability to convey the elegance and energy of social events with a playful approach. The prints of this work were often created to promote tourism or exhibitions at institutions like the Musée National d'Art Moderne in Paris. |
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