The Violin 1916 — Fine Art

The Violin 1916 shows a stringed instrument set against a plain ground. Raoul Dufy lays down quick strokes that leave the shape open at the edges. The neck runs up from the body and the bow sits nearby. The marks stay loose and the paint does not fill every gap.

The white frame gives the picture a clear edge on the wall. It holds the loose strokes in place and keeps the borders tidy. You see the brushwork of Raoul Dufy without distraction when you look at the surface.

It suits a hallway near the front door. From the mat you notice the long neck and the thin strokes first. When you step closer you catch the open gaps between the marks and the plain ground behind them. The fine art print hangs ready on the hook.