Les Fruits D'Afrique (The Fruits of Africa)

Raoul DufyWW-1915-131889

1915·Cotton and linen, plain weave; block printed·185.4 × 120 cm (73 × 47 1/4 in.)

<p>Dufy was a painter associated in the early part of his career with the Fauves ("wild beasts"), known for their bold colors and sweeping brushstrokes. In 1909 he met the couturier <a href="https://www.artic.edu/artists/36223">Paul Poiret</a>, who encouraged his textile work. Dufy established a textile production workshop, which Poiret supported financially, but it closed when Dufy was hired in 1912 to design textiles for the Lyons firm of Bianchini-Férier. Dufy and Poiret remained friends and collaborated throughout their relationship. For the most part, Dufy's textiles reflect either his brightly colored paintings or his fondness for woodcuts, as seen here.</p>

Catalogue

Year: 1915
Medium: Cotton and linen, plain weave; block printed
Dimensions: 185.4 × 120 cm (73 × 47 1/4 in.)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago
Artist: Raoul Dufy

Artist

Raoul Dufy

Painting

Raoul Dufy was a French painter associated with the Fauvist movement. He gained recognition for his vibrant and decorative style, which became popular in various forms, such as textile designs, and public building decorations. Dufy is most remembered for his artwork depicting outdoor social gatherings. In addition to painting, he was skilled in various other fields, including drawing, printmaking, book illustration, scenic design, furniture design, and planning public spaces.

Le Havre, France

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