Raoul Dufy

Summary

Raoul Dufy is a human^[1]. Born in Le Havre^[2], he… he was born on June 3, 1877^[3]. He passed away in Forcalquier^[4]. He died on March 23, 1953^[5]. He worked as a painter^[6], lithographer^[7], graphic artist^[8], draftsperson^[9], and textile artist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Le Havre^[2], Raoul Dufy…
• Raoul Dufy died in Forcalquier^[4].
• Raoul Dufy was born on June 3, 1877^[3].
• Raoul Dufy died on March 23, 1953^[5].
• Raoul Dufy died on March 25, 1953^[12].
• Raoul Dufy is buried at Cimetière de Cimiez^[13].
• Raoul Dufy was married to Émilienne Dufy^[14].
• Raoul Dufy held citizenship in France^[15].
• Raoul Dufy worked as a painter^[6].
• Raoul Dufy's professions included lithographer^[7].
• Raoul Dufy's professions included graphic artist^[8].
• Raoul Dufy's professions included draftsperson^[9].
• Raoul Dufy's professions included textile artist^[10].
• Raoul Dufy worked as a ceramicist^[16].
• Raoul Dufy was employed by La contemporaine^[17].
• Raoul Dufy's education included a stint at École supérieure d'art du Havre^[18].
• Raoul Dufy's education included a stint at École supérieure d'art et design Le Havre-Rouen^[19].
• Raoul Dufy was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris^[20].
• A notable student of Raoul Dufy was Siri Rathsman^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Raoul Dufy is La Fée Électricité^[22].
• Raoul Dufy received the Commander of the Legion of Honour^[23].
• Raoul Dufy was a member of Comité national de l'estampe^[24].
• Raoul Dufy was a member of Circle of Modern art^[25].
• Raoul Dufy was influenced by Claude Monet^[26].
• Raoul Dufy is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Raoul Dufy's place of birth was Le Havre^[2]. He was born on June 3, 1877^[3].

Education

Educated at École supérieure d'art du Havre^[18], an art academy^[28], in France^[29]; École supérieure d'art et design Le Havre-Rouen^[19], an art academy^[30], in France^[31], founded in 1750^[32]; and Beaux-Arts de Paris^[20], an art academy^[33], in France^[34], founded in 1797^[35], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris^[36]. Raoul Dufy studied under Charles Lhuillier^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter^[6], lithographer^[7], graphic artist^[8], draftsperson^[9], textile artist^[10], and ceramicist^[16]. Raoul Dufy was employed by La contemporaine^[17]. A notable student of him was Siri Rathsman^[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Raoul Dufy is La Fée Électricité^[22].

Recognition

Raoul Dufy received the Commander of the Legion of Honour^[23].

Personal Life

Raoul Dufy was married to Émilienne Dufy^[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 23, 1953^[5] and March 25, 1953^[12]. Raoul Dufy died in Forcalquier^[4]. Recorded cause of death include rheumatoid arthritis^[38] and internal bleeding^[39]. Burial took place at Cimetière de Cimiez^[13].

Why It Matters

Raoul Dufy ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

FAQs

Where was Raoul Dufy born?

Born in Le Havre^[2], Raoul Dufy…

Where did Raoul Dufy die?

Raoul Dufy passed away in Forcalquier^[4].

Who was Raoul Dufy married to?

Raoul Dufy's spouses include Émilienne Dufy^[14].

What did Raoul Dufy do for work?

Raoul Dufy worked as painter^[6], lithographer^[7], graphic artist^[8], draftsperson^[9], and textile artist^[10].

Where did Raoul Dufy go to school?

Raoul Dufy was educated at École supérieure d'art du Havre^[18], École supérieure d'art et design Le Havre-Rouen^[19], and Beaux-Arts de Paris^[20].

What awards did Raoul Dufy receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour^[23].