{"product_id":"lorette-in-a-green-robe-henri-matisse","title":"Lorette in a Green Robe - Henri Matisse","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1916 portrait by Henri Matisse featuring his model Lorette, characterised by bold colour fields and a simplified, graphic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1916, this portrait depicts Lorette, an Italian model who sat for Henri Matisse during his years in Nice. The work demonstrates the artist's focus on simplified form and the expressive potential of colour. Lorette is positioned centrally, seated in an armchair that provides a decorative contrast to the stark, dark background. Her green robe is rendered with broad, flat planes of pigment, reducing the figure to essential shapes rather than anatomical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is a deep, impenetrable black, which pushes the figure forward and creates a sense of spatial ambiguity. The chair, upholstered in a patterned pink fabric, introduces a secondary colour note that balances the composition. Matisse avoids traditional modelling or chiaroscuro, opting instead for a graphic approach that prioritises the relationship between the subject and the surrounding space. The facial features are minimal, defined by simple lines that convey a calm, introspective mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis period of Matisse's career saw a shift toward a more austere aesthetic compared to his earlier, more explosive Fauvist works. The composition relies on the tension between the organic curves of the figure and the rigid, dark void of the background. By stripping away extraneous detail, Matisse directs the viewer to the interaction of colour fields. The painting remains a clear example of his ability to synthesise complex visual information into a coherent, balanced image. The work is part of a series of portraits featuring Lorette, where the artist experimented with various poses and settings to explore the limits of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-henri-matisse-andre-derain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Henri Matisse by André Derain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-pierre-geismar-raoul-dufy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Pierre Geismar by Raoul Dufy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/henri-matisse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHenri Matisse prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Henri Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474998952271,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475027034447,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475027067215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475027099983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475027132751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475027165519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475027198287,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475027231055,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475027263823,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475027296591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475027329359,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475027362127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lorette-in-a-Green-Robe_Poster_CompositorV1_1794409681111.jpg?v=1794445193","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/lorette-in-a-green-robe-henri-matisse","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}