1900 (ca.), Henri Matisse, Nude Study in Blue -- Tate Modern (London)
From the museum label: Traditionally, studies of the human form were central in art teaching studios and academies. Here Matisse adopts a new approach to the familiar subject and steps away from the then common sexualisation of the model's naked form. However, he retains its objectification, utilising it for aesthetic purpose to explore the chromatic qualities of pure bold colour. Nude Study in Blue marked a crucial stage of Matisse's artistic development. From this point onwards women and their form will populate the artist's work almost exclusively.
1900 (ca.), Henri Matisse, Nude Study in Blue -- Tate Modern (London)
From the museum label: Traditionally, studies of the human form were central in art teaching studios and academies. Here Matisse adopts a new approach to the familiar subject and steps away from the then common sexualisation of the model's naked form. However, he retains its objectification, utilising it for aesthetic purpose to explore the chromatic qualities of pure bold colour. Nude Study in Blue marked a crucial stage of Matisse's artistic development. From this point onwards women and their form will populate the artist's work almost exclusively.