Raoul Dufy was a prolific early 20th-century painter who also designed stationery, textiles, architectural decorations, scenic sets, furniture, and illustrations. Associated with the Fauvist movement, of which Henri Matisse was a leading champion, Dufy’s artwork often featured vibrant tones and a relaxed, decorative flair, portraying bourgeois figures engaged in social activities — even as he himself struggled financially.
One of his paintings hangs in this Singapore penthouse designed by JOW Architects. It depicts men on horses, well-dressed women seeking shade beneath umbrellas, and a cyclist in a sailor’s shirt beside his bike — all expressed in sketchy strokes and dabs of colour within a park setting. In the background, a wash of blue takes over and sea vehicles of all sorts, such as ships and yachts, cruise by.
