Henri Matisse (Le Cateau-Cambrésis, 1869 - 1954, Nice)
Madame Vignier, about 1914
Etching on chine collé, 9.2 x 6.5 cm (3 5/8 x 2 9/16 in.)
This etching of a female face is done on light tan paper. The loosely sketched image depicts a female face with a slightly pointed chin and hairline parted in the middle. This woman has full lips, a medium nose and large eyes with gracefully curved eyebrows. She appears to be gazing directly outward with a neutral expression on her face.
Short Gallery
Commentary
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