Ochre Head, Lozenge Background 1942

"Ochre Head, Lozenge Background" (1942) is a painting by Henri Matisse, known for its bold use of color and simplified forms. The work features a woman's face, rendered in a bright ochre against a black background with a geometric lozenge pattern, which emphasizes the subject's form and evokes a sense of flatness typical of Matisse's later works. The style is characteristic of Matisse's "cut-out" technique, where he used paper to create shapes and colors before adhering them to a canvas. This piece showcases Matisse's signature bold, vibrant colors and his focus on form and line.