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"In the 1900ês, Jean Dufy (1888-1964) decided to pursue a career as a painter after visiting an exhibition put on by the –Cercle de lêArt Moderne” in Le Havre. There, he discovered the works of Picasso and Derain, with whom became friends years later. After receiving formal training at Le Havreês €cole des Beaux-Arts where both his brother, Raoul Dufy and Georges Braque had studied. His brother was an established artist in Paris and he took Jean under his wings in 1912. Jean had his first show in 1914 at Galerie Berthe Wall where he presented his watercolours for the first time. Following the favourable response from his first exhibition, he went on to work intensively on his paintings of flowers, landscapes and animals. During the post war period, Jeanês painting and unusual choice of canvas; porcelain style bold and vibrant colours that exude a romantic feel. Capturing everyday Parisian life was a clear passion for Jean Dufy but he never missed an opportunity to reflect his impressions in his work after the 1950ês. In 1925, Jean Dufy won a gold medal at the Lêexposition Internationale des Arts D_coratifs for his porcelain designs, which focused on florals, and animal designs that were commissioned by Theodore Haviland in Limoges. His expertise in combining his loose decorative approach to colours and line during the early years of the 30-year association with Limonges is reflected in his artwork series called the The Bouquet de Fluers. It is a tasteful piece to add to a fine art collection especially since it is by a reputable Parisian artist who has greatly influenced the post expressionism style."