
Nu Aux Papillons
1930
A graceful nude figure is rendered in Dufy's characteristically loose and luminous watercolor style, with fluid brushwork capturing the soft contours of the human form. Delicate butterflies dance around the figure, their presence adding a sense of whimsy and poetic lightness to the composition. The interplay of transparent washes and expressive ink lines reflects Dufy's mastery of balancing spontaneity with elegant draftsmanship.
- Medium
- Watercolor and brush and ink on paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Impressionist & Modern Art Online
November 30, 2018
Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000
Lot 20
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