“The Two Models” by Raoul Dufy, dated 1930, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 100 by 81 centimeters. This work, housed in the Daniel Malingue Gallery in Paris, France, belongs to the genres of nude painting (nu) and is influenced by the art movements Fauvism and Post-Impressionism.
The artwork depicts an interior scene with two nude figures in a vividly colored room. The room is rendered in bright, expressive shades of blue, which is characteristic of Fauvism’s use of bold and non-naturalistic colors. One model stands confidently near a table, gazing outward, while the other reclines on a patterned surface, seemingly relaxed. The furniture and the window views are painted with lively brushstrokes, enhancing the dynamic and energetic ambiance of the scene. Various elements such as a table, chairs, and an easel contribute to the domestic yet artistic setting, underlining the intimate yet composed atmosphere Dufy intended to convey.
