Raoul Dufy was a French Fauvist painter who was born in Le Havre, France in 1877. He is known for his bright and vibrant colors, which he used to depict landscapes, cityscapes, and figures. He was a member of the Fauvist movement, which was a group of artists who used intense colors and bold brushstrokes to create expressive works of art. Dufy's work was heavily influenced by his love of music, and he often incorporated musical elements into his paintings. He died in 1953.