“The Casino” by Raoul Dufy, created in 1906, is an oil on canvas painting belonging to the Post-Impressionism art movement. The genre painting, measuring 60 x 72.5 cm, is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a vibrant and lively scene with a depiction of a casino facade adorned with flags fluttering atop its pinnacles, set against a bright, blue sky. Below, a bustling crowd with umbrellas and colorful attire moves energetically. Dufy’s use of vivid colors and dynamic brush strokes captures the buoyant atmosphere and the bustling activity surrounding the casino. The architectural elements of the building, painted with fluid and expressive lines, and the amplified colors of the figures, underline the joyful and animated spirit typical of his work from this period. The composition effortlessly illustrates the festive excitement of the depicted scene, making it a significant example of genre painting in the Post-Impressionist style.
