Henri Matisse
Portrait de Mme Matisse
1913
Scroll
Henri Matisse
Portrait de Mme Matisse
1913
Physical Qualities
Etching, Sheet: 381 x 278 mm. (15 x 10 15/16 in.)
Plate: 150 x 108 mm. (5 7/8 x 4 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Marguerite Matisse Duthuit Collection
Object Number
2011.201
This depiction of the artist’s wife, Amélie, (1872–1958) is thought to be one of the first works produced in this group of etchings. Matisse focused most of his attention on her
hairstyle and facial features, choosing not to depict the sides of her face. The quick and improvisational aspects of the etching process provided Matisse with a break from the
rigors of his painting practice, which often took enormous effort over the course of extended periods of time.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2011; Barbara Duthuit, France
Etched in Memory: Matisse's Early Portraits
Inscribed: lower right in graphite: "H Matisse 2/10 / à Marguerite"
Markings: none
