Henri Matisse painted "Woman with a Purple Coat" in 1937 to explore bold colors and expressive forms, reflecting his interest in Fauvism. The vibrant hues and simplified shapes emphasize the emotional experience of the subject rather than realistic representation. This work showcases Matisse's innovative approach to portraiture, focusing on the interplay of color and light to convey mood and character.
In 1937 you can also find lots of information on The Purple Coat and also Henri Matisse.
In 1937 Lydia Delectorskaya posed for Matisse in a purple robe. At the time Matisse had no intention to paint a portrait that looked like a photograph. When accused of painting unrealistic images of women Matisse explained, "I do not create a woman, I make a picture." He readily admitted that his images were not faithful re-creations of reality. * http://www.mystudios.com/art/modern/matisse/matisse-purple-robes.html
A Russian woman, Lydia Delektorskaya, formerly one of his models.
Henri Matisse painted the most famous picture of this title, but there are also two by Pablo Picasso and one by Dionisii Donchev.
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In 1937 you can also find lots of information on The Purple Coat and also Henri Matisse.
In 1937 Lydia Delectorskaya posed for Matisse in a purple robe. At the time Matisse had no intention to paint a portrait that looked like a photograph. When accused of painting unrealistic images of women Matisse explained, "I do not create a woman, I make a picture." He readily admitted that his images were not faithful re-creations of reality. * http://www.mystudios.com/art/modern/matisse/matisse-purple-robes.html
1937, also referred to as 'Woman in the Purple Coat' by Henri Matisse. It is a portrait of his assistant and longtime companion Lydia Delectorskaya.
He exhibited it at the Autumn Salon.
Henri Matisse is known for his painting "Woman with a Red Scarf."
There is an alternative title: 'Mme Matisse with a Green Line", which gives you the answer.
Odalisque is a title Matisse used for his many paintings of a woman resting. Most of them were painted in the 1920s.
A Russian woman, Lydia Delektorskaya, formerly one of his models.
Henri Matisse.
Annie Tedesco
Henri Matisse painted the most famous picture of this title, but there are also two by Pablo Picasso and one by Dionisii Donchev.
La Danse (The Dance in English), Blue Nude II, Woman in a Purple Coat, Bathers with a Turtle, Le bonheur de vivre, to name a few.