Katalog / Matisse / Figur und Ornament Bestseller Weighty when standing and yet

Weighty when standing and yet so light

reminiscent of early Fauvism with their simplified outlines and contrasting colors

from the early 20th century to his credited invention of Cubism

Durchmesser: 40 cm

Katalog / Matisse / Figur und Ornament Bestseller Weighty when standing and yetHenri Matisse (18691954) was fascinated by valuable fabrics and colorful patterns, breathtaking robes, carpets and everyday objects from the Middle East. The artist repeatedly visited Algeria and Morocco. In his studio, he staged his travel souvenirs into a fantastic world of images that served as a source of artistic inspiration. The interplay of figure and ornament determines the depiction of the odalisques, those harem ladies in their chambers or