Artwork
Marine (Bord de mer)
Marine (Bord de mer) is an unspecified painting by the Fauvist artist Henri Matisse. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Marine (Bord de mer), painted by Henri Matisse in 1906, is a seascape characterized by serene ocean and sky meeting at the horizon, dominated by blues and whites, evoking calmness.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts gentle waves lapping against the shore, with the sea and sky converging in the distance, creating a peaceful atmosphere through smooth brushstrokes and composition.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Fauvist style, the work features bold, unmodulated colors and simplified forms, typical of Matisse’s intense colorism period.
History & Provenance
Part of Matisse’s early 20th-century modern art contributions, alongside peers like Picasso, the painting is now held in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s collection.
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.
