Henri Matisse "Goldfish and Palette"

From: The Art Institute of Chicago Limited Edition: 35 Exhibition: Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913-1917 Material: Printed vinyl Dimensions: 30" x 99" (76cm x 251cm) Hanging Hardware Included Summary Matisse originally depicted himself on the right side of the oil painting, Goldfish and Palette. After much scratching away and reworking which was characteristic of his techniques at the time, he left only his thumb on the palette. Consistent with his "methods of modern construction," Matisse left a tantalizing reminder of something that existed earlier in his process of creation. Description The period between 1913 and 1917 is the least studied of Henri Matisse’s long career, yet was pivotal for his exploration of radical and rigorous techniques in his art. Matisse moved away from his earlier Fauvist work in rich color and developed what he called “methods of modern construction”, whereby the act of creation itself was the focus. His paintings took a sculptural approach; paint was layere