Artwork
Moroccan in Green
Moroccan in Green is an oil painting by the Fauvist artist Henri Matisse. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Moroccan in Green is a 1912 oil painting by Henri Matisse, a prominent figure in early 20th-century modern art.
Technique & Style
The painting exemplifies Matisse's work during the Fauvist period, marked by the use of bold, unmodulated colors.
History & Provenance
The work is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.
Context
Matisse, born in 1869, was a French artist known for his innovative use of color and fluid drawing across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and printmaking.
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.
