Raoul Dufy: Painter and Decorator (1997)
Raoul Dufy (1877-1953) is perhaps best known for his colourful and joyous fauvistic paintings but also produced a dazzling array of ceramics, wall-hangings, dress fabrics and furniture designs. This film, which includes interviews with patrons, dealers and models who knew Dufy, puts the case that he was one of the fines draughtsmen of the twentieth century, a designer whose influence is still much in evidence and a painter of genius to rank alongside Matisse and Léger.
Director: Andrew Snell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Original Language: en
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- What is Raoul Dufy: Painter and Decorator about?
- Raoul Dufy (1877-1953) is perhaps best known for his colourful and joyous fauvistic paintings but also produced a dazzling array of ceramics, wall-hangings, dress fabrics and furniture designs. This film, which includes interviews with patrons, dealers and models who knew Dufy, puts the case that he was one of the fines draughtsmen of the twentieth century, a designer whose influence is still much in evidence and a painter of genius to rank alongside Matisse and Léger.
- Who directed Raoul Dufy: Painter and Decorator?
- Raoul Dufy: Painter and Decorator was directed by Andrew Snell.
- How long is Raoul Dufy: Painter and Decorator?
- Raoul Dufy: Painter and Decorator has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Raoul Dufy: Painter and Decorator?
- Raoul Dufy: Painter and Decorator is a Documentary film.