Who painted Woman before an Aquarium?

Woman before an Aquarium was painted by Henri Matisse in 1922.

Where can I see Woman before an Aquarium?

Woman before an Aquarium is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Woman before an Aquarium?

Woman before an Aquarium is associated with Fauvism.

Artwork

Woman before an Aquarium

Henri Matisse , 1922

Woman before an Aquarium is an oil painting by the Fauvist artist Henri Matisse. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Accession no.: 27984
Credit line: Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection

About this work

Overview

Woman before an Aquarium is an oil on canvas painting by Henri Matisse, created during his time in Nice, France.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a contemplative woman standing before an aquarium, lost in thought as she gazes at the fish. The subdued atmosphere and calm mood of the scene are conveyed through the woman's introspective pose and the surrounding environment.

Technique & Style

The decorative screen behind the woman features a pattern inspired by Matisse's encounters with North African textiles during his travels to Algeria and Morocco. The subtle colors and carefully rendered pattern contribute to the painting's contemplative mood.

Artist & collection

Artist

Henri Matisse

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.