Who painted Young Woman in White on a Red Background?

Young Woman in White on a Red Background was painted by Henri Matisse in 1946.

Where can I see Young Woman in White on a Red Background?

Young Woman in White on a Red Background is held by Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

What movement is Young Woman in White on a Red Background?

Young Woman in White on a Red Background is associated with Contemporary Abstract.

Artwork

Young Woman in White on a Red Background

Henri Matisse , 1946

Young Woman in White on a Red Background is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Henri Matisse. It dates from 1946 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

About this work

This painting is called Young Woman in White on a Red Background. It's an oil paint work by Henri Matisse.

The painting is from around 1946 and is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. It falls under the interior visual genre.

To learn more about the artist's style and methods, look up the technique of glazing.

Overview

Young Woman in White on a Red Background is an oil on canvas painting by Henri Matisse, created around 1946. It is now held in the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a figure in an interior setting, a theme Matisse explored in a series of works begun in 1946.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Matisse's use of bold color and composition, characteristic of his mature style.

History & Provenance

Matisse painted this work while at his villa, Le Rêve, in Vence, just before starting work on the Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence.

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.