Marcel Dyf

French (1899-1985)

French artist Marcel Dyf (1899-1985) was born in Paris and spent many early holidays in Normandy, evidence of an interest in travel that continued to inform his life and painting. After opting to pursue an artistic career in lieu of the engineering studies he had undertaken in his early 20s, Dyf established a studio in Arles and continued to live and work in Provence part time while also participating extensively in the lively arts communities of Paris. His expressive still lifes, landscapes, and figural works earned considerable acclaim and were consistently sought during his career. Although Dyf continued to enjoy the Provencal landscape, he also dedicated much of his time to painting the landscapes of Brittany and to international travel throughout Europe, North Africa, and the United States.