Still Life with Pitcher
1899
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts a tabletop arrangement of a green pitcher, various fruits, and a decorative textile. It displays the artist's early experimentation with bold, non-naturalistic color palettes typical of the burgeoning Fauvist movement.
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While often remembered for his later paper cut-outs, Matisse's transition into the Fauvist style during the late 1890s and early 1900s was revolutionary. This piece captures his exploration of color as an emotive force rather than a mere descriptor of reality, setting the stage for the 'wild beast' aesthetic that would shock the Parisian art world in 1905.
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Still Life with Pitcher
Henri Matisse, 1899
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