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Moroccan Café
The painting depicts a scene in a Moroccan café, showing the atmosphere of the place through expressive use of colors and forms. The work was created during the era of Expressionism and Fauvism, showing influences of African culture as well as Matisse's fascination with exotica and oriental motifs.
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:
1912-1913
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Theme:
genre scene, culture, exotica, café
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work portrays the climate and atmosphere of the place and Moroccan culture, emphasizing vivid colors and modern forms instead of detailed realism. The painting can be interpreted as an exploration of cultural diversity and an expression of the artist's sensual impressions.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret as an example of Fauvist approach to the subject, where color and composition serve to convey emotions and impressions from travel rather than an accurate reproduction of reality.See other works by this artist
