Pont de Seine
1904
About this artwork
An oil on canvas depicting a bridge over the Seine river, painted during the artist's brief experimentation with pointillist techniques before fully committing to the bold colors of Fauvism.
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While Matisse is best known for his bold, flat planes of color, this work captures a pivotal moment where he was influenced by the Pointillism of Paul Signac. Shortly after this period, he abandoned the technique, famously declaring that the 'dot' restricted his expression and led to the explosive color palettes that would define the Fauvist movement.
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Pont de Seine
Henri Matisse, 1904
