Deauville Racetrack (1929)
Raoul Dufy
French, 1877–1953
Oil on canvas
In cheerful colors and quickly sketched figures, Raoul Dufy captured the lively spirit of the Deauville Racetrack. Jockeys atop sleek horses meander through the crowd of fashionably dressed men and women enjoying a perfect day in the park behind the track. Located in Normandy, on the northwest coast of France, the delightful beachside Deauville attracted wealthy visitors. Easy train travel from Paris made it a readily accessed destination.
Maverick Mist 
I assume it is no accident that you posted this today (6/9/2018), the day of the 150th Belmont Stake and a chance to to see a Triple Crown winner for the first time in 40 years.
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Justify! 🙂
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All the way!
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Wonderful painting, and a lovely moment’s glimpse from long ago.
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It really is, thanks Jet. 🙂
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I love this , the colors are gorgeous, it has for me a rather oriental atmosphere though I recognize is isn’t. Yheuscrdmimds mevghe Triple Crown is today. Can’t wait. Thanks for the beautiful artwork.
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Oops. Sorry about the gibberish …I want to say this reminds me that the Triple Crown is today 😊
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Go Justify! 🙂
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What strange language is this? 😂 I can see the oriental atmosphere , good take Holly. 🙂
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😅
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this is such a delightful painting.
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It is, thank you. 🙂
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Interesting 3-D effect on the towers
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It really is kind of 3-d like. 🙂
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