Henri Matisse
Madame Matisse
1914
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Henri Matisse
Madame Matisse
1914
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
Katy Rothkopf, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Etched in Memory: Matisse's Early Portraits," November 5, 2023 - April 21, 2024.
Inscribed: lower right in graphite: "H Matisse 2/10 / à Marguerite"
Markings: none
