regattas in cowes raoul dufyPainted in the mid 20th century, this painting is one of many nautical scenes created by Raoul Dufy, who was fascinated by the world of regattas and harbors. Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, is an iconic venue for international yacht racing, and Dufy found it an ideal subject to blend movement, color and maritime scenery in a vibrant composition. The image shows a multitude of sailboats at sea, surrounded by pennants and flags flying from tall masts. The