The artwork entitled “Houses in Trouville” is a cityscape painted by Raoul Dufy in 1933. Utilizing oil on canvas, this piece exemplifies the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The dimensions of this artwork are 50 by 73 centimeters. It is presently housed in the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris in Paris, France.
The artwork presents a vibrant depiction of urban life, characterized by its bold use of color and dynamic brushstrokes. Numerous figures are depicted in the foreground, engaging in various activities against a backdrop of brightly painted, architectural facades. The buildings, rendered in lively hues mainly of reds and blues, stand out against the deeply saturated sky. The style is distinctive for its simplicity and emotive representation, capturing the essence of a bustling city scene with a sense of both immediacy and charm.
