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The Young Sailor II
Portrait of the young fisherman Germain Augustin Barthelemy Montarges, an 18-year-old model, depicted using expressive lines and bright, vivid colors. The painting was created in Matisse's house in Collioure during his Fauvist period. The second version of this painting is characterized by sharper forms and a more intense palette than the first original.
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:
1906
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
private collection
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Theme:
portrait, youth, sailor's jacket, expressionism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work depicts youth and strength through bold, colorful expression, rejecting traditional naturalistic presentation in favor of a modern expressionist approach.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret as an important example of Fauvism with a clear emphasis on color and form, celebrating the energy of youth and individualism.See other works by this artist
