The Ochre Head 1937

"The Ochre Head," painted in 1937 by Henri Matisse, exemplifies the artist's signature Fauvist style. The painting features a vibrant palette, with bold blocks of color defining the composition. The subject, a woman's head, is rendered in a simplified, almost cartoonish manner, with an ochre-toned face that contrasts dramatically with the blue of her dress. This characteristically bold approach to color and form is indicative of Matisse's artistic vision.