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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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The Regattas at Henley

1937

Raoul Dufy

Associated Names

Raoul Dufy

Artist, French, 1877 - 1953

The image displays abstract shapes, including large rectangular blocks of vibrant colors like pink, red, and blue. There are flowing lines and sketchy outlines of figures and boats, creating a busy scene by the water. The abstract elements form a tapestry resembling sails or flags, with one rectangle featuring a Union Jack design. The composition suggests movement and activity, like people participating in a leisurely event by the river.

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Artwork overview

Medium

oil on canvas
Credit Line

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
Dimensions

overall: 129.54 × 160.02 cm (51 × 63 in.)
Accession Number

2014.18.61

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Paul Mellon [1907-1999], Upperville, Virginia; bequest 1999 to NGA, with life interest to his wife, Rachel Lambert Mellon [1910-2014].

Associated Names

Mellon, Paul

Wikidata ID

Q20193096

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