Matisse's Luxe, calme et volupté
Henri Matisse, Luxe, calme et volupté, 1904, oil on canvas, 37 x 46 inches (Museé
d'Orsay, Paris)
Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Painted while the artist stayed with the pointillist painter, Signac, at his home
in Saint-Tropez on the Côte d'Azur. Matisse's title comes from Charles Baudelaire's
poem, L'invitation au voyage (Invitation To A Voyage) from his collection, The
Flowers of Evil. Luxe, calme et volupté translates just as it sounds in English,
Luxury, calm, and voluptuous(ness)
Where and When
Saint-Tropez, France
1904
1904
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Kate wrote on Monday, February 04, 2013
When I first viewed this painting, my first reaction was of Seurat. I think there is a definite influence of pointilism, but as the commentors said, it is not. Seurat was known for his optical experience, organization of dots, and meticulous formation of dots. He thought about his placement. Matisse seems more focused on the vivid colors. Fauves were known for their
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