Raoul Dufy

Raoul Dufy’s Les Calories du Vin is a vibrant color lithograph that exemplifies his joyful, celebratory approach to everyday life. With fluid lines, bold colors, and a whimsical composition, Dufy captures the essence of French joie de vivre—specifically the cultural and convivial pleasures of wine. The scene, infused with charm and lightness, reflects Dufy’s ability to elevate the ordinary into something poetic. His spontaneous linework and radiant palette create a sense of motion and festivity, hallmarks of his unique visual language.

This work is highly collectible as part of Dufy’s esteemed body of printmaking, celebrated for its liveliness and refined color technique. Lithographs like Les Calories du Vin offer collectors access to Dufy’s world of wit and elegance, where fine art meets a distinctly French sensibility. Sought after for their originality and enduring appeal, Dufy’s prints remain timeless additions to both private and institutional collections.

Born in Le Harve, France, Dufy began his studies there, taking night classes at LEcole des Beaux Arts. He became one of the most important Paris period artists next to Matisse, Braque and Gauguin.