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Raoul Dufy — Raoul Dufy (1877 - 1953) Fes (maroc)
Raoul Dufy

Raoul Dufy (1877 - 1953) Fes (maroc)

1926

A delicate pencil drawing capturing the atmospheric streets and architecture of Fes, Morocco, rendered with Dufy's characteristic loose and expressive line work. The composition reflects the artist's fascination with the vibrant cultures and landscapes of North Africa, conveying a sense of life and movement through spontaneous, gestural marks. The work on paper demonstrates Dufy's mastery of the sketch as an art form in its own right, preserving an intimate and immediate impression of the ancient Moroccan city.

Medium
Pencil on paper laid down on card

🔨 Auction Lot

Impressionist & Modern Art Online

November 30, 2018

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 12

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Raoul Dufy, Raoul Dufy (1877 - 1953) Fes (maroc), 1926

A delicate pencil drawing capturing the atmospheric streets and architecture of Fes, Morocco, rendered with Dufy's characteristic loose and expressive line work. The composition reflects the artist's fascination with the vibrant cultures and landscapes of North Africa, conveying a sense of life and movement through spontaneous, gestural marks. The work on paper demonstrates Dufy's mastery of the sketch as an art form in its own right, preserving an intimate and immediate impression of the ancient Moroccan city.

Medium
Pencil on paper laid down on card
Year
1926
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Moroccan Subject, Architectural Scene, Male Artist, Fauvism, French Artist, Early Twentieth Century, Pencil Drawing, Orientalism, Works on Paper, Monochromatic, Modern Master, Travel Sketch

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Collected by

Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Alex Capecelatro, Carolyn Lynx