Post by Baltimore Museum of Art

#HenriMatisse was so intrigued by the dark, striking features of Lorette, the young model you see here, that he produced nearly 40 paintings of her over a two-year period. With the boldness of her gaze, the simplicity of the composition, and the use of broad brushstrokes of pure color, this painting looks back to works from the previous decade in the artist’s career known for their dramatic and spare settings. 📍 On view in the Cone Wing. . 🖼️ Henri Matisse. Woman in Turban (Lorette). 1917. Baltimore Museum of Art, The Cone Collection, formed by Dr. Claribel Cone and Miss Etta Cone of Baltimore, Maryland, BMA 1950.229 #MatisseMoments