Odalisque (1923)
Henri Matisse (French,1869/1954) - Modern Art
Location: Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam
”…The years 1917–30 are known as his early Nice period, when his principal subject remained the female figure or an odalisque dressed in oriental costume or in various stages of undress, depicted as standing, seated, or reclining in a luxurious, exotic interior of Matisse’s own creation. These paintings are infused with southern light, bright colors, and a profusion of decorative patterns. They emanate a hothouse atmosphere suggestive of a harem…” http://www.metmuseum.org
