1913
ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1913 ink by Henri Matisse, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows two quick ink drawings on lined paper. One is a standing nude figure, arms raised behind the head, with loose, confident strokes. The other is a simple shape—maybe a hat or a head—drawn with a few light lines. The paper looks old and torn at the edges. The artist signed it in the corner with a small "H. Matisse." These kinds of sketches were often used to practice shapes and movement before making finished works. Check out Henri Matisse to see how he used simple lines to create bold forms.
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.
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