Who created "Odalisque, Half-Length--The Tattoo"?

Odalisque, Half-Length--The Tattoo was created by Henri Matisse in 1923.

What medium is "Odalisque, Half-Length--The Tattoo"?

Odalisque, Half-Length--The Tattoo is oil on canvas.

Is "Odalisque, Half-Length--The Tattoo" in the public domain?

Yes, Odalisque, Half-Length--The Tattoo is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Odalisque, Half-Length--The Tattoo

Henri Matisse

1923

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.) framed: 57.1 x 46.3 cm (22 1/2 x 18 1/4 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

CMC

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Chester Dale Collection

Accession Number

1963.10.40

Art Historical Context

In the sun-drenched world of Henri Matisse's 1920s oeuvre, *Odalisque, Half-Length—The Tattoo* (1923) captures the artist's fascination with the exotic and sensual. Painted during his time in Nice, France, this intimate oil on canvas depicts a half-length female figure, her skin adorned with a tattoo that hints at Eastern allure. Matisse, a pioneer of Fauvism known for his bold colors and expressive forms, had evolved into a master of decorative harmony by this period, drawing inspiration from Orientalist themes like harem odalisques while infusing them with modernist simplification. At just ...

About the Artist

Henri Matisse · 1869–1954

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a French painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and the greatest colorist of his era. Born in Le Cateau-Cambresis in northern France, Matisse initially studied law before discovering his passion for art during a period of convalescence at age 20. He became the leading figure of F...

Odalisque, Half-Length--The Tattoo

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