A sesta
1938
Matisse captured the heavy, peaceful feeling of a midday nap in 1938 using just a few bold, curving lines against a deep black background. This striking contrast is a hallmark of his later graphic work, specifically his experiments with linocut printing. By carving away the black surface, he let the warm, peach-colored paper underneath shine through to create the figure's relaxed form. Numbered 4 out of a limited edition of 25, this piece perfectly shows how the master of color could convey deep emotion with such beautiful, effortless simplicity.
- Technique
- linocut
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