Tête de profil 1936

"Tête de profil" is a 1936 ink drawing by the French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954). The artwork depicts a woman's head in profile, with the focus on the contours of her face and hair. Matisse's simplified lines and fluid forms create a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of his artistic style. The work exemplifies his exploration of line and form, emphasizing the essential elements of the human figure. This minimalist approach contributed to the development of artistic movements like Abstract Expressionism, further cementing Matisse's influence on modern art.