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Bathers by a River
The painting, considered by Matisse as one of the most important works in his career, features years of work and gradual transformations. Initially inspired by idylls known from earlier works such as 'The Joy of Life', it evolved over time under the influence of Cubism, becoming more rigorous in the depiction of the construction of the human figure and space.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Henri Matisse
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Date of birth and death
31 December 1869 – 3 November 1954
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Natinality
French
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Style
Fauvism, Modernism, Post-Impressionism, Cut-outs
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Significant works
Woman with a Hat, The Joy of Life, Blue Nude, La Danse, L’Atelier Rouge, The Snail
Information about the work
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Year:
1909-1916
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, USA
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Theme:
figures of bathing people, landscape, Cubism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work represents an artistic confrontation with Cubism, showing a striving for faithful representation of form and space, despite Matisse's own rejection of Cubism. The painting combines traditional motifs with an avant-garde approach to form.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret as a breakthrough in the artist's career, where the evolution of style and formal explorations at the intersection of Fauvism and Cubism are key.See other works by this artist
