Blue Eyes (1934) by Henri Matisse

Blue Eyes - Henri Matisse - 1934

Artwork Information

TitleBlue Eyes
ArtistHenri Matisse
Date1934
Dimensions38 x 46 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationBaltimore Museum of Art (BMA), Baltimore, MD, US

About Blue Eyes

The artwork entitled “Blue Eyes” by Henri Matisse, dated 1934, is an exquisite example of Expressionism. Measuring 38 x 46 cm, this portrait is part of the collection at the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) in Baltimore, MD, United States.

This evocative piece captures a figure, presumably a woman, in a contemplative pose with her arms folded and resting on a surface. She dons a horizontally striped garment, which suggests a casual form of attire. The use of bold, unmodulated colors and simplified forms is characteristic of Matisse’s style, particularly in his later works. The figure’s blue eyes stand out as a focal point, lending the artwork its title and evoking a sense of introspection. The background is composed of abstract elements, employing greens, yellows, and reds that provide a stark contrast to the subject’s pale complexion and the dominating blue stripes of her attire. Matisse’s brushwork is visible, with the strokes adding texture and a sense of immediacy to the work. The artwork elicits an emotional response, inviting the viewer to ponder the subject’s thoughts and feelings, encapsulating the expressive intent of the artist.

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