Dufy
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A French painter: "Dufy" refers specifically to Raoul Dufy, a French Fauvist painter known for his vibrant, colorful, and decorative scenes of leisure, including regattas, horse races, and musical events.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum is hosting an exhibition featuring works by Dufy.
- Dufy's use of bright colors and fluid lines is instantly recognizable.
Advanced Usage
- "Dufy-esque" (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of the style of Raoul Dufy.
- The designer created a Dufy-esque pattern for the fabric, full of lively colors and whimsical figures.
Variants and Related Words
- Fauvism (noun): The early 20th-century art movement, characterized by the use of vivid, non-naturalistic color, with which Dufy was associated.
- Fauvist (noun/adjective): A painter belonging to the Fauvist movement, or something relating to that style.
Synonyms
- Artist: A person who produces paintings or drawings.
- Painter: An artist who paints pictures.
Related Phrases and Contexts
- "A Dufy": Informally used to refer to a painting by Raoul Dufy.
- The collector was thrilled to acquire a genuine Dufy for her private gallery.
Noun
- French painter noted for brightly colored scenes (1877-1953)