Raoul Dufy

Born in Le Havre, Normandy, in 1877, Raoul Dufy showed artistic promise early, attending evening art classes and later winning a scholarship to the École Nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Initially influenced by Impressionists like Monet and Pissarro, his early works often depicted Norman landscapes. A pivotal moment came in 1905 when he encountered Henri Matisse's "Luxe, Calme et Volupté," shifting his focus towards Fauvism, a movement known for its bright color…