regatta at henley raoul dufy

regatta at henley raoul dufyThis work depicts a nautical event on the Thames, at the heart of a festive scene charged with British symbols. True to his love of regattas, Raoul Dufy combines observation and formal freedom in a lively composition that evokes sport, crowds and the emblems of a nation. The painting is dominated by large red and blue flags, whose motifs take centre stage. Underneath, a multitude of rowers and sailing boats cross the water in fast, supple lines. On

with fluid

Positioning himself as a privileged observer

transforming the brutal force of Hokusai's ocean into a luminous and precious dance

inscribed in an architecture of planes that gives the scene a silent gravity

particularly through its unusual support and highly ornate symmetrical composition

while the delicately sketched lips and fine nose contribute to the peaceful

reminiscent of concrete surfaces marked by the passage of time

The young girl is depicted in a minimalist setting bathed in the soft

oscillating between the dark hues of the rocks and the translucent softness of the fog

The golden light caressing her face contrasts with the deep shadows

dating from around 1944

Monet's colour palette