Nude

Henri Matisse's Nude, also known as Nude painting (nu), exemplifies his early exploration of Expressionism through bold color and simplified forms. Created in 1907, this oil on canvas depicts a reclining female nude with fluid lines and vibrant hues, emphasizing emotional expression and artistic abstraction. The work reflects Matisse's interest in capturing raw human vulnerability while pushing the boundaries of traditional representation. Located at the Baltimore Museum of Art as part of the Cone Collection, Nude remains a seminal example of avant-garde art that challenges viewers to see the human form through a new, expressive lens.