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Interior with a Violin Case, by Henri Matisse, oil, 1919

Interior with a Violin Case

Henri Matisse

1919

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Interior with a Violin Case is a 1919 oil by Henri Matisse, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Henri Matisse
When & what style?
1919 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a room with a violin case on a table. The room has a window with curtains, and there's a chair in the corner. The walls have a pattern, and the floor has a rug. The room is depicted in a simple style, with bold lines and flat colors. The violin case is the main focus of the painting, and it's placed on a table in front of the window. The curtains are open, letting in natural light. The painting is an example of Henri Matisse's work, who was known for his use of bold colors and simple forms.

About the artist

Portrait of Henri Matisse
Artist

Henri Matisse

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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