Harbor Scene

c. 1923

Raoul Dufy

Associated Names
Raoul Dufy

Artist, French, 1877 - 1953

The artwork is filled with abstract shapes and lines. Dominating the composition are numerous triangular forms scattered across a watery blue background. Among these, rectangular shapes with various patterns are present. The arrangement of these elements includes buildings and masts in the distance. The use of vibrant colors and fluid brushstrokes is evident in the piece.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 50.48 × 65.72 cm (19 7/8 × 25 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.41.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Guillon-Laffaille 1982, no. 1114

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Albert D. Lasker [1900-1994], New York. Adlai E. Stevenson II [1900-1965]; by descent to John Fell Stevenson [b. 1936] (sale at Parke Bernet (Sotheby's), New York, 20 November 1968, no. 34). Paul Mellon [1907-1999], Upperville, Virginia; gift to NGA, 2014.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1981

  • Guillon-Laffaille, Fanny. Raoul Dufy: Catalogue raisonné des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels. 2 vols. Paris: Éditions Louis Carré & Cie., 1981-1982: no. 1114.

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Raoul Dufy / à Mauricia; upper left verso in graphite: Lasker

Wikidata ID

Q64620019

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