Jeune femme martiniquaise 1947

Henri Matisse's 1947 ink drawing, "Jeune femme martiniquaise," is a minimalist depiction of a young woman with curly hair. Executed in a single, flowing line, Matisse captures the essence of his subject with graceful, almost abstract, strokes. The simplicity of the line work accentuates the contours of her face, creating a sense of intimacy and highlighting the artist's masterful command of line and form. This work is a striking example of Matisse's late-career style, characterized by pared-back compositions and an exploration of the expressive possibilities of line.