Henri Matisse, Serene Female Portrait
Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954)
A minimalist ink drawing on paper featuring the fluid, expressive contours of a woman's face and cascading hair. The composition utilizes spare black linework against a neutral ground to capture a sense of serene introspection and elegant form. Signed "H. Matisse" in the lower right. Framed.
Henri Matisse was a revolutionary French artist renowned for his expressive use of color and fluid draughtsmanship. As a leader of the Fauve movement, he sought to liberate color from its traditional descriptive role, later evolving into a master of simplified form and innovative cut-out techniques. His influence on 20th-century modernism remains unparalleled, establishing him alongside Pablo Picasso as a titan of modern art.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 11 1/16 x 7 1/2 inches
Framed: 12 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches
PROVENANCE
Private collection.
Condition
Good condition consistent with age
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954)
A minimalist ink drawing on paper featuring the fluid, expressive contours of a woman's face and cascading hair. The composition utilizes spare black linework against a neutral ground to capture a sense of serene introspection and elegant form. Signed "H. Matisse" in the lower right. Framed.
Henri Matisse was a revolutionary French artist renowned for his expressive use of color and fluid draughtsmanship. As a leader of the Fauve movement, he sought to liberate color from its traditional descriptive role, later evolving into a master of simplified form and innovative cut-out techniques. His influence on 20th-century modernism remains unparalleled, establishing him alongside Pablo Picasso as a titan of modern art.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 11 1/16 x 7 1/2 inches
Framed: 12 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches
PROVENANCE
Private collection.
Condition
Good condition consistent with age
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
