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Raoul Dufy
A Life Immersed in Color and Light Raoul Dufy, born in the port city of Le Havre, Normandy, in 1877, was an artist whose name became synonymous with joy, vibrancy, and a distinctly French *joie de vivre*. His journey began not amidst palettes and easels, but within the practical world of commerce, working for a coffee-importing company after leaving school at fourteen. Yet, even then, the pull towards artistic expression proved irresi…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Raoul Dufy's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Raoul Dufy's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
