Raoul Dufy

Unlike Claude Monet, another featured artist in our painters’ series, Raoul Dufy preferred instead to focus on painterly qualities and strong colour over the realistic values of impressionism, labelling himself as a Fauvist Painter.

Famed for depicting social, open-air events Dufy’s work has inspired legions of ceramic and textiles designers worldwide. Explore the history behind your favourite pot plant’s nautical design and prepare to learn about an art form that has inspired generations.