It was painted in 1905.
Henri Matisse used a canvas for his painting "The Green Stripe" (also known as "Woman with a Hat") that was likely a standard linen or cotton canvas, which was common among artists of his time. The painting, created in 1905, features his wife, Amélie, and is notable for its bold use of color and brushwork, reflecting the Fauvist movement. The vibrant green stripe running down the center of her face exemplifies Matisse's innovative approach to color and form.
Henri Matisse called his wife Madame Matisse and the green line as she had a green line down her face off the reflection of their green wallpaper.
It is not for sale now and will never be.
The colors Matisse chose are not realistic; he chose them for their expressive qualities.
He wanted colors to be expressive or even obnoxious.
Henri Matisse used a canvas for his painting "The Green Stripe" (also known as "Woman with a Hat") that was likely a standard linen or cotton canvas, which was common among artists of his time. The painting, created in 1905, features his wife, Amélie, and is notable for its bold use of color and brushwork, reflecting the Fauvist movement. The vibrant green stripe running down the center of her face exemplifies Matisse's innovative approach to color and form.
Who says it was? What about the paintings in the chapel in Vence? What about the Green Stripe? What about Harmony in Red? Or La Danse? They are at least equally famous as the Snail.
Henri Matisse called his wife Madame Matisse and the green line as she had a green line down her face off the reflection of their green wallpaper.
It is not for sale now and will never be.
It is oil paint on canvas.
The Green Line.
There is an alternative title: 'Mme Matisse with a Green Line", which gives you the answer.
It is an example of Expressionism, Fauvism.
The colors Matisse chose are not realistic; he chose them for their expressive qualities.
He wanted colors to be expressive or even obnoxious.
Henri Matisse painted "The Green Line" (also known as "Portrait of Madame Matisse") in 1905 while in his studio in Paris. The work features his wife, Amélie, and is notable for its bold use of color and expressive brushwork. The painting is significant in the Fauvist movement, highlighting Matisse's innovative approach to color and form.
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