Henri Emile Benoit Matisse (French, 1869-1954) Manner of: Portrait of a Woman. Crayon on paper, unsigned, undated, fixed to paper mounted to mat board.

Matisse was known for both his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter. Matisse is accepted as one of the most influential modern painters and crowned as the leader of Fauvism, a 20th century movement that favored a painterly style and bold, expressive use of color over the representational or naturalistic values of the Impressionist movement before.

11.75 x 15.75 mat; 4.5 x 4.75 inches paper.

Private collection, New England, USA.

Excellent condition, no notable flaws.