L`avenue du Bois 1908

Raoul Dufy's 1908 painting "L’avenue du Bois" depicts a vibrant scene of riders and carriages on a bustling Parisian avenue. The Fauvist style, characterized by bold color and simplified forms, is evident in Dufy’s use of bright hues and sweeping brushstrokes. The painting captures the energy of the city, with a focus on movement and light. Dufy’s depiction of a moment in time on the Avenue du Bois, a popular avenue in Paris, invites viewers to imagine the sounds and sights of the city in the early 20th century.