The Basket 1926

Raoul Dufy’s “The Basket” (1926) is a classic still life painting characterized by vibrant colors and a simplified style. The composition centers on a basket overflowing with green fruit against a light blue backdrop, with a white cloth draped beneath. Dufy's distinctive use of bold, flat colors and simplified forms is evident in this work, emphasizing the essence of the subject rather than realistic detail. The basket's woven texture is emphasized with dark lines against a light yellow background, while the fruit is depicted in a vivid green, a signature color for Dufy. "The Basket" exemplifies the French artist’s Fauvist influences and his preference for bright colors and a decorative aesthetic.