Artwork
Le rideau jaune
Le rideau jaune is an oil painting by the Fauvist artist Henri Matisse. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Le rideau jaune (The Yellow Curtain) is a 1915 oil painting by Henri Matisse, measuring 146 cm × 97 cm. It is part of the Museum of Modern Art's collection in New York.
Subject & Meaning
Initially titled Composition, the work abstractly represents a view from Matisse's home in Issy-les-Moulineaux, incorporating elements like a curtained window and a blue glass canopy over the front door.
Technique & Style
The painting features bold, geometric shapes and vibrant colors. A central yellow rectangle, framed by a teal border, contrasts with blue shapes above and below, and a red and green pattern on the left. These elements create depth and texture, guiding the viewer's eye through the composition.
History & Provenance
The painting was gifted to the Museum of Modern Art through multiple bequests and exchanges, including those from Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder, Nelson Rockefeller, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Weintraub, and Mary Sisler.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
