Raoul Dufy (1877-1953) was a French artist who knew early recognition and considerable success in his lifetime. He was influenced by the Impressionists in his early years and tried his hand at Fauvism, Cubism and Expressionism before developing his own style of skeletal structures on a diminishing background. This style is sometimes described as stenographic.
Dufy is best known for his scenes of outdoor leisure activities and his most famous works are seascapes with yachts, parties, and other events.
This serigraph is one of a series or horse racing works. I am listing others.
The serigraphic print was published by the New York Graphic Society, Fine Art Publishers, no date given. It is entitled ASCOT and shows a group of horses with jockeys amid a group of interested parties. It is 11.5 x 13 inches with the actual print being 7.5 x 9 inches. This is not matted or framed.
It was printed in the USA and is #3805. This is not a limited edition number but either a style number or the plate number from a series. The serigraph is signed on work in the lower right corner.
This print is in excellent condition and is probably between 50 and 60 years old. It has minor dog-earred corners but otherwise fine. Paper is not as white as it originally was.
