A Street in Arcueil
1905 Museum of Modern Art
About this artwork
This vibrant oil painting captures a street scene in Arcueil, characterized by the intense, non-naturalistic color palette typical of Matisse's Fauvist period.
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Painted in 1905, this work exemplifies the 'wild beast' style of the Fauves, who caused a sensation at the Salon d'Automne that year. Matisse's bold use of color—specifically the contrasting purple road against the yellow architecture—represented a radical departure from traditional representational painting, prioritizing emotional expression over realism.
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A Street in Arcueil
Henri Matisse, 1905
