A French painter, textile designer, and illustrator, Raoul Dufy was celebrated for his joyful, light-filled scenes that captured the leisure and elegance of early twentieth-century life. Influenced by Fauvism, he developed a distinctive style marked by fluid linework, bright color, and a sense of carefree movement. From regattas and concerts to seaside festivals, Dufy’s paintings radiate optimism and decorative charm, making him one of the most beloved interpreters of modern French art.