Woman with a Hat - Henri Matisse
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Description
A seminal Fauvist portrait by Henri Matisse, featuring his wife Amélie in a bold, non-naturalistic colour palette.
Henri Matisse painted Woman with a Hat in 1905, depicting his wife, Amélie. The work appeared at the Salon d'Automne in Paris that same year, where it caused a stir among critics and the public. The painting is a primary example of Fauvism, a movement defined by the use of non-naturalistic colour to express emotional states rather than descriptive reality.
Matisse applied paint in broad, visible strokes, often leaving areas of the canvas visible. The subject wears an elaborate hat, rendered in shades of blue, violet, and green. Her face is composed of patches of unexpected colour, including green and yellow tones, which deviate from traditional portraiture. The background consists of loosely applied blocks of colour that create a sense of space without relying on conventional perspective. By rejecting the academic standards of the time, Matisse prioritised the autonomy of colour and the physical application of paint.
The composition is direct, with the subject positioned centrally, looking towards the viewer. The lack of blending and the emphasis on flat planes of colour demonstrate the artist's interest in the expressive potential of the medium. This work remains a clear representation of the shift towards modernism in early twentieth-century French art, where the artist's subjective experience takes precedence over the objective representation of the sitter.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Woman with a Hat - Henri Matisse
Artist Biography
Henri Matisse
Throughout his prolific career, Matisse explored a wide range of mediums including painting, drawing, printmaking, and his iconic paper cut outs. His work often centered on themes of joy, beauty, and the human figure, with famous pieces such as The Dance, Blue Nude, and Woman with a Hat housed in world renowned museums like MoMA, the Tate, and Centre Pompidou. Even in his later years, while confined to a wheelchair, Matisse continued to create with an astonishing energy and vision that has influenced generations of artists and designers.
Today, Henri Matisse remains a defining force in twentieth century art. His legacy is celebrated not only in prestigious galleries around the globe but also through high quality art prints that bring his timeless works into contemporary homes. With Solis Prints, Matisse’s radiant compositions are reproduced using museum grade giclée printing to ensure exceptional color depth, detail, and longevity, offering collectors and design lovers a striking way to enjoy his art every day.
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