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Professor and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck

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This painting features overlapping geometric shapes in black, green, pink, and white against a pale blue background. On the left, a large black form resembles an 'L' inside a green rectangle. On the right, overlapping rectangular forms in white and pink are layered on top of a black rectangle. The pink and white rectangles have their top right corners cut out, showing the layers beneath. The top white layer has a red heart shape on it.
Henri Matisse, The Heart, published 1947, color stencil in gouache, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck, 1980.8.7

The Heart

Henri Matisse · published 1947 · color stencil in gouache ·  Accession ID  1980.8.7

The image shows irregular, wavy shapes intertwined in an abstract manner. There are black, green, blue, and red elements on a light background. The shapes resemble organic seaweed-like forms or stylized coral reefs.
Henri Matisse, The Lagoon, published 1947, color stencil in gouache, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck, 1980.8.19

The Lagoon

Henri Matisse · published 1947 · color stencil in gouache ·  Accession ID  1980.8.19

The image displays geometric and organic shapes with sharp lines and color blocks dividing the composition. It includes a central cream-colored shape with jagged edges against a background of blue, red, and green sections. On the left, a red organic shape with cut-out sections appears, while a smaller blue shape at the bottom resembles a puzzle piece. To the right, a single red teardrop shape is within the cream section, creating a focal point. The design suggests familiarity with objects like leaves or waves within colorful fields.
Henri Matisse, The Wolf, published 1947, color stencil in gouache, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck, 1980.8.6

The Wolf

Henri Matisse · published 1947 · color stencil in gouache ·  Accession ID  1980.8.6

Henri Matisse, The Horse, the Equestrienne, and the Clown, published 1947, color stencil in gouache, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck, 1980.8.5

The Horse, the Equestrienne, and the Clown

Henri Matisse · published 1947 · color stencil in gouache ·  Accession ID  1980.8.5

Henri Matisse, The Funeral of Pierrot, published 1947, color stencil in gouache, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck, 1980.8.10

The Funeral of Pierrot

Henri Matisse · published 1947 · color stencil in gouache ·  Accession ID  1980.8.10

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.
Henri Matisse, Jazz, published 1947, portfolio with 20 color stencils in gouache plus table of contents and introduction, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck, 1980.8.1-20

Jazz

Henri Matisse · published 1947 · portfolio with 20 color stencils in gouache plus table of contents and introduction ·  Accession ID  1980.8.1-20

This painting shows a large, black, humanoid figure in a dynamic pose against a vivid blue background. Their arms are outstretched and their legs are apart. Bright yellow star-like shapes surround the figure. A small red circle is located on the figure's chest, slightly towards their left side. The colors in the painting are bright and flat, with no detail or texture. This painting occupies half of a horizontal sheet of off-white paper; the other half is blank.
Henri Matisse, Icarus, published 1947, color stencil in gouache, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck, 1980.8.8

Icarus

Henri Matisse · published 1947 · color stencil in gouache ·  Accession ID  1980.8.8

Two vertical shapes with smooth, curved lines create an abstract composition. On the left, a white silhouette with flowing contours is set against a blue rectangular background. On the right, a blue shape takes center stage on a white background, echoing the form of the left side but filled in. The shapes invite the viewer to see familiar objects through minimalist forms.
Henri Matisse, Forms, published 1947, color stencil in gouache, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck, 1980.8.9

Forms

Henri Matisse · published 1947 · color stencil in gouache ·  Accession ID  1980.8.9

Henri Matisse, The Swimmer in a Pool, published 1947, color stencil in gouache, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck, 1980.8.12

The Swimmer in a Pool

Henri Matisse · published 1947 · color stencil in gouache ·  Accession ID  1980.8.12

The image features fluid, black organic shapes on a yellow background. In the center, red slashes intersect over a white silhouette. Below, a blue starburst shape is present.
Henri Matisse, The Nightmare of the White Elephant, published 1947, color stencil in gouache, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck, 1980.8.4

The Nightmare of the White Elephant

Henri Matisse · published 1947 · color stencil in gouache ·  Accession ID  1980.8.4