Destiny

published 1947

Henri Matisse

Associated Names
Henri Matisse

Artist, French, 1869 - 1954

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color stencil in gouache

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 42.1 x 65 cm (16 9/16 x 25 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.8.16

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Duthuit-Matisse 1983, undescribed

  • Series Title

    Jazz: pl.XVI [1980.8.1-20]

Associated Artworks

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The image consists of a variety of geometric shapes and flowing lines to create an abstract composition. On the left side, there is a vertical wavy black line next to a bright yellow strip. Above this is a rectangular band of royal blue with rectangular cutouts. In the center, there is a white silhouette with red burst patterns. This figure stands against a black background. On the right side, there is a vast expanse of plain white space.

The Clown

Henri Matisse

1947

The image contains bold, sweeping lines on a slanted rectangle, reminiscent of stylized letters or musical symbols. It gives the impression of musical notes on a staff. "Henri Matisse" is written elegantly at the top and "Écrito de Editeur" below. The design is artistic and handwritten. The background is neutral-toned.

Jazz

Henri Matisse

1947

The Circus

Henri Matisse

1947

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(dealer, New York); purchased 1948 by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck, Washington, D.C.; gift 1980 to NGA.[1]
[1] Provenance taken from information supplied to NGA by the donor in a note dated 1/9/1980, in Secretary-General Counsel's files.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1983

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

Wikidata ID

Q65569273

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