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Learn MoreAvenue de l'Opéra by Jean Dufy
- A deep blue shadow engulfs a grand Parisian boulevard in this vibrant oil on canvas by Jean Dufy
- Dufy's depictions of the bustling streets of Paris are among his most popular works
- The celebrated artist is renowned for his distinctive blend of Fauvism and Post-Impressionism
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Description
Jean Dufy
1888-1964 | French
Avenue de l'Opéra
Signed "Jean Dufy" (lower left)
Oil on canvas
A grand Parisian boulevard shimmers under a deep blue sky in this vibrant oil by famed French artist Jean Dufy. The celebrated Palais Garnier commands the composition from its position at the Place de l'Opéra, its distinctive Neo-Baroque façade rendered in luminous greens and whites.
Paris was not only home to Dufy, but also his. . .
1888-1964 | French
Avenue de l'Opéra
Signed "Jean Dufy" (lower left)
Oil on canvas
A grand Parisian boulevard shimmers under a deep blue sky in this vibrant oil by famed French artist Jean Dufy. The celebrated Palais Garnier commands the composition from its position at the Place de l'Opéra, its distinctive Neo-Baroque façade rendered in luminous greens and whites.
Paris was not only home to Dufy, but also his. . .
Read More
Jean Dufy
1888-1964 | French
Avenue de l'Opéra
Signed "Jean Dufy" (lower left)
Oil on canvas
A grand Parisian boulevard shimmers under a deep blue sky in this vibrant oil by famed French artist Jean Dufy. The celebrated Palais Garnier commands the composition from its position at the Place de l'Opéra, its distinctive Neo-Baroque façade rendered in luminous greens and whites.
Paris was not only home to Dufy, but also his greatest source of inspiration. The spirited mood of the boulevards and parks was captured time and again by the artist throughout his career, all through his signature masterful handling of harmonious, vibrant blue tones. Here, the Haussmannian boulevards radiate from the Place de l'Opéra in a kaleidoscope of color, with the elevated vantage point emphasizing the bustling energy that has animated this district for generations. Avant-garde in style and classic in subject, this painting is Dufy at his best.
Born in Le Havre, Normandy, both Dufy and his famous older brother Raoul showed a talent for drawing at an early age. After his military service, he moved to Paris in 1912, eventually befriending key members of the French avant-garde, including Derain, Braque, Picasso and Apollinaire. His early watercolors reflect the remarkable influence of this group, as well as his own brother, Raoul.
For 30 years, Dufy also worked as a painter on porcelain at the famous ateliers of Théodore Haviland in Limoges, France, winning a gold medal at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in 1923. He frequently exhibited his painted works throughout Paris and the United States. Today, Dufy's works are found in numerous museums throughout the world, including the Musée National d’Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou and the Museum of Modern Art.
Circa 1960
Canvas: 18 1/8" high x 21 3/4" wide (46.04 x 55.25 cm)
Frame: 25" high x 28 5/8" wide x 2 7/8" deep (63.50 x 72.71 x 7.30 cm)
Provenance:
The artist
Wally Findlay Galleries, Chicago (acquired from the artist in 1962)
Private Collection, South Carolina
Private Collection, The Netherlands
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Private collection, California
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
1888-1964 | French
Avenue de l'Opéra
Signed "Jean Dufy" (lower left)
Oil on canvas
A grand Parisian boulevard shimmers under a deep blue sky in this vibrant oil by famed French artist Jean Dufy. The celebrated Palais Garnier commands the composition from its position at the Place de l'Opéra, its distinctive Neo-Baroque façade rendered in luminous greens and whites.
Paris was not only home to Dufy, but also his greatest source of inspiration. The spirited mood of the boulevards and parks was captured time and again by the artist throughout his career, all through his signature masterful handling of harmonious, vibrant blue tones. Here, the Haussmannian boulevards radiate from the Place de l'Opéra in a kaleidoscope of color, with the elevated vantage point emphasizing the bustling energy that has animated this district for generations. Avant-garde in style and classic in subject, this painting is Dufy at his best.
Born in Le Havre, Normandy, both Dufy and his famous older brother Raoul showed a talent for drawing at an early age. After his military service, he moved to Paris in 1912, eventually befriending key members of the French avant-garde, including Derain, Braque, Picasso and Apollinaire. His early watercolors reflect the remarkable influence of this group, as well as his own brother, Raoul.
For 30 years, Dufy also worked as a painter on porcelain at the famous ateliers of Théodore Haviland in Limoges, France, winning a gold medal at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in 1923. He frequently exhibited his painted works throughout Paris and the United States. Today, Dufy's works are found in numerous museums throughout the world, including the Musée National d’Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou and the Museum of Modern Art.
Circa 1960
Canvas: 18 1/8" high x 21 3/4" wide (46.04 x 55.25 cm)
Frame: 25" high x 28 5/8" wide x 2 7/8" deep (63.50 x 72.71 x 7.30 cm)
Provenance:
The artist
Wally Findlay Galleries, Chicago (acquired from the artist in 1962)
Private Collection, South Carolina
Private Collection, The Netherlands
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Private collection, California
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
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Specifications
| Maker: | Dufy, Jean |
| Period: | 1919-Present |
| Origin: | France |
| Type: | Paintings |
| Style: | Post-Impressionism |
| Depth: | 2.88 in. (7.3 cm) |
| Width: | 28.63 in. (72.71 cm) |
| Height: | 25.0 in. (63.5 cm) |
| Canvas Width: | 21.750 in. (55.25 cm) |
| Canvas Height: | 18.125 in. (46.04 cm) |
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