The Artist and the Nude Model
1919-1920 Baltimore Museum of Art
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting depicts a painter at his easel in a room while a nude model sits in an armchair. It is characteristic of Matisse's Nice period, focusing on interior light and leisurely subjects.
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Following World War I, Matisse moved to Nice, where his work shifted toward a softer, more decorative approach, often centered around the theme of the artist in his studio. This specific series highlights the voyeuristic and symbiotic relationship between the creator, the model, and the act of painting itself.
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The Artist and the Nude Model
Henri Matisse, 1919-1920
