Artwork
Marguerite Wearing a Hat
Marguerite Wearing a Hat is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Henri Matisse. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
Rendered in oil on canvas in 1918, the work is classified as a portrait and exemplifies Matisse's focus on intimate domestic subjects.
The painting shows Marguerite Duthuit, the artist's daughter, as its central figure. Rendered in oil on canvas in 1918, the work is classified as a portrait and exemplifies Matisse's focus on intimate domestic subjects. The depiction emphasizes her presence through a straightforward pose and modest attire, serving as a visual record of the sitter's identity and the artist's relationship with her, reflecting the significance of familial bonds in Matisse's oeuvre.
Technique & Style
Henri Matisse created Marguerite Wearing a Hat in 1918 using oil paint applied to a canvas support. The work measures 80 cm in height and 64.1 cm in width. As a portrait, the painting depicts the artist's daughter Marguerite Duthuit, adhering to Matisse's established practice of capturing familial subjects through the medium of oil on canvas during this period.
History & Provenance
Henri Matisse painted Marguerite Wearing a Hat in 1918, an oil on canvas measuring 80 × 64.1 cm that depicts his daughter Marguerite Duthuit. The work is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. Its provenance is limited to its creation in 1918 and subsequent acquisition by the museum; no specific commission or intermediate ownership changes are recorded in the available sources, and no documented exhibition history is available.
Legacy
Marguerite Wearing a Hat (1918) is an oil on canvas portrait of the artist's daughter Marguerite Duthuit painted by Henri Matisse, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work belongs to Matisse's body of intimate portraits of family members and is cited in discussions of his portraiture during the period.
Overview
Henri Matisse painted Marguerite Wearing a Hat in 1918, an oil portrait depicting his daughter, Marguerite Duthuit Faure. This work exemplifies Matisse's distinctive approach to post-impressionist art, characterized by its vibrant palette and expressive lines. The painting is currently housed in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, representing a key moment in the artist's career.
Context
Henri Matisse, a prominent French visual artist, was a pivotal figure in shaping early 20th-century art, often discussed alongside contemporaries like Pablo Picasso. His work, including this portrait, reflects the post-impressionist movement's departure from strict realism. Matisse's innovative use of color and form significantly influenced modern art, establishing him as a key contributor to the avant-garde.
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.
