The Thoroughbred
c. 1907-1910
About this artwork
This artwork depicts a horse and jockey at a racecourse, surrounded by several gentlemen in formal attire, including top hats. The composition features strong black outlines and broad, flat washes of color, characteristic of Dufy's early illustrative style.
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Raoul Dufy, renowned for his vibrant scenes of French life, often found inspiration in popular events like horse racing. This painting, with its distinctive graphic lines and expressive colors, captures the energy and elegance of the racetrack, a subject Dufy revisited throughout his career. It showcases his departure from purely academic styles, reflecting a modernist sensibility that infused everyday scenes with decorative charm.
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The Thoroughbred
Raoul Dufy, c. 1907-1910
