Polyphème

1934

Henri Matisse

Associated Names
Henri Matisse

Artist, French, 1869 - 1954

This is a drawing of abstract forms and figures. The composition features curved lines and organic shapes that suggest the presence of figures intertwined in a complex and dynamic pose. The drawing uses simple, contour lines with areas of shading that create depth and volume within the figures. The minimalistic approach and the rhythmic flow of the lines give the work a sense of movement and harmony. The overall impression is one of elegance and abstraction, inviting the viewer to interpret the forms and the relationships between them.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    soft-ground etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.149

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Duthuit-Matisse 1983, no. 239


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1983

  • Duthuit-Matisse, Marguerite. Henri Matisse: Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre gravé. 2 vols. Paris, 1983.

Wikidata ID

Q65073185

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