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Pink Nude by Henri Matisse
Pink nude, 1935 Henri Matisse Oil on canvas This groundbreaking work by Matisse lead the way for his cut-outs. It is the first painting where he used cut paper to configure the image, and design the composition, before painting it. … Continue reading
Harmony in Red by Matisse
Harmony in Red, 1908 Matisse Oil on canvas 180 x 220 cm (The Hermitage, St. Petersburg) The painting Russians call “The red room” is considered by many to be Matisse’s crowning achievement. When introduced in 1908 such a quantity … Continue reading
Blue Nude
Blue nude, 1952 Henri Matisse Gouache and cut paper collage Matisse pieced together this iconic figure from disjointed pieces of blue painted paper. The paper cutouts, allowed the artist “to draw in paper,” or “paint with scissors.” as he described … Continue reading
The Young Sailor by Henri Matisse
The Young Sailor, 1906 Henri Matisse Oil on canvas Henri Matisse was already considered the leader of The Fauves (French for Wild Beasts) when he painted The Young Sailor in 1906. … Continue reading