Artwork
Woman on Rose Divan
Woman on Rose Divan is an oil painting by the Fauvist artist Henri Matisse. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 27980
- Credit line
- Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection
About this work
Overview
Woman on Rose Divan, created in 1921 by Henri Matisse, is an oil-on-canvas painting featuring a serene depiction of a woman in repose on a divan.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman lying on a rose-colored divan with her eyes closed and one arm behind her head, embodies relaxation and tranquility, evoking a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Characterized by Matisse's Fauvist tendencies, the work employs bold, non-naturalistic colors and fluid lines to convey emotion and structure, with the use of glazing contributing to its serene atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, the painting exemplifies Matisse's early 20th-century exploration of expressive color and simplified forms.
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.
