Friday, October 9, 2009

Matisse, My Hero of Colour


Henri Matisse
1869-1954
Tulipes et huitres sur fond noir
(Tulips and oysters on a black background) 1943
Oil on canvas 60.5cm x 73cm


Henri Matisse is one of my favourite painters (if not my hands down favourite), especially for his use of colour. He has been noted as one of the most skillful users of color in his time. I love looking at his ability to create rich, lively colour combinations that invoke such a mood and an energy.

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