Laurette with Long Locks 1917

"Laurette with Long Locks" is a portrait by Henri Matisse, painted in 1917. This work showcases Matisse's signature style, characterized by bold, simplified forms and expressive brushstrokes. Laurette, the subject, is rendered with a distinct flatness, emphasizing the contours of her face and the cascading black of her hair, a contrast to the light, yellow background. The portrait's vibrant colors and flattened forms are characteristic of Matisse's later works and represent his embrace of Fauvism.