拉烏爾·杜飛

Executed in 1952. 

巴黎，Jacques Dubourg畫廊
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〈拉烏爾·杜飛：水彩、水粉及粉蠟筆作品全集〉Fanny Guillono-Laffaille編（一卷，巴黎，一九八一年）115頁，圖錄編號321，圖版

This work is in good condition overall. The sheet is taped to the mat at 3 points along the top edge of the verso. There is evidence of minor scattered foxing throughout the recto and verso, consistent with the age of the work. The sheet is deckled along the left and right edges. There is a water stain at the lower left corner only visible when inspected outside of the frame. Framed under glass.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

自五十年代初期，杜飛色彩繽紛、華美錦飾的創作廣受歐美藝壇喜愛。他的經典作品線條流暢，洋溢藍、綠、紅、黃調，描繪其時的歡慶盛會，包括遊艇之旅、音樂活動、華麗派對、海岸美景與精彩賽馬。《大運河上的貢多拉》描繪的威尼斯景色是杜飛最喜愛的創作題材之一。日內瓦藝術及歷史博物館曾於1952年舉辦大型的杜飛作品展，展出超過260幅畫作。他更於同年以45幅作品代表法國參展威尼斯雙年展，並於展上獲頒首個繪畫獎項。