Annelies, White Tulips, and Anemones
Titles
- Annelies, Tulipes Blanches, et Anemones
Artist
Henri Matisse
(French, 1869 - 1954)
Date1944
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions23 7/8 x 28 3/4 in. (60.6 x 73 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of the Friends of the Academy, 1946 (376.1)
Object number376.1
DescriptionForeground: table, covered with blackish blue, striped cloth; having 2 brown vases of white tulips at left, one grey vase of pink and orchid flowers at right. Between is open book. Facing front, behind table, is young woman seated in green chair, wearing long yellow bob, gold heart necklace, salmon-rust, V-neck blouce with long sleeves verging into gray with ruffles at wrist. Right hand extends forward on book; left hand rests on table near body. Background: royal blue, with paint removed to form cross-hatching and leaf panel. Technique: Sketchy, with paint thinly applied and canvas untouched in seveal places. Frame: elaborate, antiqued.On View
Not on viewCollections
Anonymous
Mid-late 12th century
