Woman in Turban (Lorette)

"Woman in Turban (Lorette)" is a striking portrait by Henri Matisse that exemplifies his innovative use of bold colors and dynamic brushwork characteristic of Expressionism. The painting captures a woman wearing a vibrant turban, radiating both elegance and intensity. Matisse, associated with the early 20th-century modern art movement, was a favorite of the Cone sisters, prominent American art collectors whose collection included works by vivid Expressionist and modern artists. Their association with artistic pioneers like Matisse helped shape the development and appreciation of modern art in the United States.