Untitled

Untitled

Henri Matisse

1914

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This pencil drawing on tracing paper depicts a woman's head and shoulders, viewed from the side. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a ribbon around her neck. The artist's signature and the date "1914" are visible in the lower right corner. The drawing is simple yet expressive, with bold lines and minimal shading. The artist's use of negative space creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, check out Henri Matisse.

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