(1877-1953) French painter and designer. Inspired by Fauvism he developed a fluent, brightly colored style in watercolor and oils, painting scenes of gaiety and leisure, such as horse racing, yachting, and life on the beach. He also designed tapestries, textiles, and ceramics.
Raoul, frz. Maler, Le Havre 3.6.1877, +Forcalquier 23.3.1953, bildete sich unter dem Einfluß der Impressionisten, gehörte zu den Fauves um Matisse und gelangte schließlich zu seiner eigenen, heiter-dekorativen Malweise.