Raoul Dufy Tapisseries 1948 Galerie Louis Carré Art Print

The warmth of a Mediterranean afternoon seems to radiate from the saturated golden base of this composition. This print captures the artist’s 1948 showcase at Galerie Louis Carré, presenting three female figures rendered in fluid, rhythmic linework. Above the bold yellow typography, the scene depicts these nudes against a textured backdrop of a coastal town and harbor, reflecting the tapestry-inspired aesthetic of the original ‘Tapisseries de Haute Lisse’ collection.

Looking at this piece transports the viewer to post-war Paris, an era where traditional crafts like tapestry were being reimagined through the lens of modernism. It evokes a sense of breezy sophistication, blending the structured elegance of classical forms with a playful, almost sketch-like freedom. The contrast between the stark monochrome figures and the intense primary yellow creates a visual energy that feels both historically significant and remarkably contemporary.

It belongs with the portrait art prints, and looks deliberate hung near exhibition posters.