The artwork titled “Regatta at Cowes” was created by the artist Raoul Dufy in the year 1934. Belonging to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, this piece is classified under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork vividly depicts a bustling scene of sailboats participating in a regatta. The use of vibrant colors and swift brushstrokes evokes a sense of movement and excitement. Numerous sailboats of varying colors and sizes are shown navigating the azure waters, their sails catching the wind. A variety of nautical flags are positioned throughout the composition, adding a dynamic element to the scene. The use of bold outlines and simplified forms, characteristic of the Naïve Art movement, conveys a lively and animated atmosphere, capturing the essence of the event in a whimsical yet sophisticated manner.