Untitled
1906
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1906
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1906 gouache by Henri Matisse, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a woman in profile, wearing a hat with a wide brim and a patterned dress. Her hair is pulled back, and she holds something small in her hands—maybe a fan or a book. The lines are loose and quick, with lots of shading and splashes of ink around her face. The artist used ink and a matte paint called gouache, blending dark marks with light areas to create depth. The style feels more like a quick drawing than a polished portrait. If you like this loose, expressive style, check out gouache to see how artists use it.
