Mademoiselle Matisse in a Plaid Coat
1918 Musée de l'Orangerie
About this artwork
This portrait depicts Marguerite Matisse, the artist's daughter, wearing a distinctive plaid coat and a hat with a floral accent. It is rendered in Matisse's characteristic expressive style, showcasing a simplified form against a balcony railing.
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This painting represents a period when Henri Matisse moved away from the intense, non-naturalistic color palettes of his earlier Fauvist years toward a more decorative and intimate style. Marguerite, his daughter, frequently served as a model for her father, becoming a central figure in his exploration of portraiture and human expression throughout his career.
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Mademoiselle Matisse in a Plaid Coat
Henri Matisse, 1918
