Discover the posts from the theme : Matisse in Hermitage:
Matisse in Hermitage: I am very excited to start this new week because we will look together at some paintings of Henri Matisse in the Hermitage Museum.
Matisse is my favorite artist and today I want... see more
Matisse is my favorite artist and today I want... see more
Matisse in Hermitage: sunflower is a preferred subject in still life paintings, because of its radiant yellow color and strong link to the sun symbolizing light and energy.
We have all seen the sunf... see more
We have all seen the sunf... see more
Matisse in Hermitage: Today we will look at another early work of Matisse, The Gardens of Luxembourg, painted in 1901.
It is not a classic photo-like painting: the colors define the form and create t... see more
It is not a classic photo-like painting: the colors define the form and create t... see more
Matisse in Hermitage: you may not expect a portrait in green, but Matisse did with "Woman in green", painted in 1909 during his stay in Provence.
We don't know the identity of the woman in the portra... see more
We don't know the identity of the woman in the portra... see more
Matisse in Hermitage: today you will see an unusual work of Matisse with tender and soft colors instead of the bright and explosive ones.
"Bouquet of arum lilies" was painted in 1912 during Matisse's... see more
"Bouquet of arum lilies" was painted in 1912 during Matisse's... see more
Matisse in Hermitage: you may wonder why the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersberg has such a rich collection of Matisse's works? It is all thanks to the Russian collector Sergei Shchukin.
Shchukin wa... see more
Shchukin wa... see more
Matisse in Hermitage: today is Sunday and I chose this "A game of bowls" to conclude our week with Matisse.
Painted in 1908, this painting is part of a series of work on the theme of the Golden Age.... see more
Painted in 1908, this painting is part of a series of work on the theme of the Golden Age.... see more