Deauville Racetrack
In cheerful colors and quickly sketched figures, Raoul Dufy captured the lively spirit of the Deauville Racetrack. Jockeys atop sleek horses meander through the crowd of fashionably dressed men and women enjoying a perfect day in the park behind the track. Located in Normandy, on the northwest coast of France, the delightful beachside Deauville attracted wealthy visitors. Easy train travel from Paris made it a readily accessed destination.
Gift of Mrs. Gerald Parker and Earle Grant in memory of their aunt Mrs. T. J. Flannelly
1929
Oil on canvas
25.6 x 32.0in
53-71
Image and text: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 2023
Présenté par
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Collection permanente