The Beach of Sainte-Adresse by Raoul Dufy

The Beach of Sainte-Adresse 1904

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"The Beach of Sainte-Adresse" (1904) by Raoul Dufy depicts a bustling scene on the French Riviera. The painting features a vibrant palette of colors, capturing the light and atmosphere of a sunny day. The composition is dynamic, with figures arranged across the beach and a pier. The painting reflects Dufy's Fauvist style, characterized by bold colors and expressive brushstrokes. "The Beach of Sainte-Adresse" is housed in the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, offering viewers a glimpse into the carefree leisure of early 20th-century France.