{"product_id":"hotel-sube-raoul-dufy","title":"Hotel Sube - Raoul Dufy","description":"\u003cp\u003eA characteristically fluid and expressive oil painting of the Hotel Sube in Saint-Tropez, rendered in Raoul Dufy's signature shorthand style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaoul Dufy, a central figure in the development of French modernism, captures the Hotel Sube in Saint-Tropez with his characteristic shorthand style. This work demonstrates his approach to colour and form, where the application of paint often exists independently of the underlying structural lines. The composition focuses on the facade of the hotel, featuring a central statue that anchors the scene against the warm, sun-drenched tones of the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDufy employs a calligraphic technique, using quick, fluid brushwork to define the architectural elements, such as the balconies and window shutters. The colour palette is dominated by ochre, terracotta, and deep blues, reflecting the Mediterranean light he frequently explored during his travels along the French coast. The sky is rendered in a bold, flat blue, providing a stark contrast to the textured, warm surfaces of the architecture below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional representational painters, Dufy prioritises the sensory experience of the location over precise topographical accuracy. The presence of the statue, combined with the signage for the hotel and restaurant, provides a sense of place, yet the execution remains distinctly personal. His method of separating colour from line allows the viewer to perceive the scene as a collection of light and movement rather than a static image. This approach is typical of his later work, where he moved away from the more rigid structures of his earlier Fauvist period toward a more lyrical, shorthand expression of his surroundings. The work remains a clear example of his ability to distil the essence of a bustling town square into a series of rhythmic, energetic marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/figures-from-a-carnival-andre-derain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFigures from a Carnival - André Derain — André Derain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/la-gitane-la-curieuse-kees-van-dongen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Gitane (La Curieuse) - Kees van Dongen — Kees van Dongen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raoul Dufy","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58877692543311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58877745135951,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58877745168719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58877745201487,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58877745234255,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hotel-Sube_Poster_CompositorV1_1790316897935.jpg?v=1790318110","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/hotel-sube-raoul-dufy","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}