Radiating color, charm, and the uncontainable joy of life in Paris, this 1989 original poster reproduces La Tour Eiffel (1935), a luminous watercolor by the renowned French Fauvist and modernist Raoul Dufy. Published more than 50 years after the original painting, this edition pays tribute to one of Dufy’s most iconic depictions of the French capital—where his signature style turns architecture, sky, and foliage into a vibrant symphony of brushstrokes.
The Eiffel Tower, painted in soft coppery tones, rises delicately from the lower right corner, not as an imposing monolith but as part of a poetic whole. Around it swirls a Paris of impressionistic textures: fluffy, dynamic clouds float through violet and periwinkle skies, while trees in mint, emerald, and chartreuse create a lush foreground. Scattered rooftops and distant landmarks evoke a Paris that is both timeless and dreamlike.
Dufy’s hand is unmistakable: energetic lines and washes of color conjure motion and music. His Paris is not rendered with photographic realism, but with emotional fidelity—it dances, it sings, it breathes. In this sense, the work captures more than just a view of the Eiffel Tower. It channels the spirit of Paris as seen through the eyes of a painter who delighted in light, color, and the theatre of everyday life.
Printed in 1989—likely as part of a museum or gallery retrospective—this poster reflects a resurgence of interest in Dufy's work during the late 20th century. It serves both as an accessible piece of art history and a celebration of France’s most beloved landmark through one of its most joyful modern artists.
Ideal for collectors, design enthusiasts, or anyone who cherishes the poetic heart of Paris, this poster is a radiant homage to Dufy’s enduring ability to turn the everyday into art.
Paris - Tourism - Impressionism
Merkur Druck Germany
Good condition
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