A Glimpse of Notre-Dame in the Late Afternoon 1902

"A Glimpse of Notre-Dame in the Late Afternoon" is a 1902 oil painting by Henri Matisse. The work depicts a Parisian street scene with Notre Dame Cathedral in the distance, painted in Matisse’s signature Fauvist style. Vivid, expressive brushstrokes, and bold, non-naturalistic colors characterize the painting. The scene is bathed in a blue light that suggests the late afternoon, and the composition emphasizes the powerful geometry of the city. The painting is currently in the collection of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, NY.