Large Reclining Nude The Pink Nude (1935) by Henri Matisse

Large Reclining Nude  The Pink Nude - Henri Matisse - 1935

Artwork Information

TitleLarge Reclining Nude The Pink Nude
ArtistHenri Matisse
Date1935
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions66 x 92 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationBaltimore Museum of Art (BMA), Baltimore, MD, US
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About Large Reclining Nude The Pink Nude

Henri Matisse’s Large Reclining Nude painting was created in 1935, showcasing a nude figure reclining in an interior space furnished with a chair and a flower vase. The woman featured in the artwork is believed to be Lydia Delektorskaya, Matisse’s young love and model. The painting is significant for its use of cut paper to configure the image and design the composition before painting it.

Matisse experimented extensively with the composition, changing it several times to achieve the desired degree of geometry. This style can also be seen in Pink Nude, a painting from the same period that served as a precursor to Matisse’s cut-outs. In fact, Pink Nude is groundbreaking as it is the first painting where he used cut paper in this manner.

There are several stages of the Large Reclining Nude painting that have been documented. These stages emphasize the thought process behind producing a final artwork, revealing how meticulous Matisse was when creating his pieces. Additionally, these changes show us how considerably he could transform or refine details until they reached his perfect vision.

Overall, these two artworks showcase Henri Matisse’s exceptional talent and unique methodology when creating his art pieces. The use of cut paper as an aid for designing compositions allowed him to break boundaries and construct exquisite works that remain renowned today for their innovative approaches to traditional media forms.

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