1917
oil
panel
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Head of a Woman is a 1917 oil by Henri Matisse, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a woman's head, with her face turned slightly to the left. Her dark hair is pulled back, and her eyes are cast downward. The artist has used bold, expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors to bring the subject to life. The woman's features are simplified, with clean lines and minimal detail. Her skin is rendered in smooth, flat planes of color, while her hair and clothing are more textured and expressive. The overall effect is one of calm, introspective beauty. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of bold color and expressive brushstrokes, you might want to look up the technique of impasto.
Henri Émile Benoît Matisse (French: ; 31 December 1869 – 3 November 1954) was a French visual artist, known for both his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship.
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