Nu bleu I (Blue Nude I)
Henri Matisse's Blue Nudes are his most famous cut-outs, and they are iconic items in the Beyeler collection. "Nu bleu I" is an image of a crouching woman: it is a wonderfully self-enclosed work that creates an impression of total coherence. There is a play on "inner" and "outer" in the shapes of this work, which conveys a sort of contemplation of the body – of intrinsically restful eroticism.
| Title |
Nu bleu I (Blue Nude I)
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|---|---|
| Category |
International classics
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| Artist |
Henri Matisse
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| Material |
Paper cut-outs painted with gouache, on paper on canvas
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| Year |
1952
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| Size |
106 x 78 cm
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| Owner |
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