On the same day as visiting Botticelli, we saw the Matisse, which was, again, the usual very high quality exhibit, including many objects used by Matisse for inspiration. A revelation for me, as I had not given much time to admiring Matisse. I still admit a preference for Botticelli, but.....
A smattering of the art and objects in the exhibition . Don't miss it!
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Still Life with Chocolate Pot |
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Goldfish and Sculpture |
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The Bronze Figure |
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Bwoom Mask
Kuba Kingdom, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Marguerite with Black Velvet Ribbon |
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Lorette with a Cup of Coffee |
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The Moorish Screen |
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Odalisque with Green Sash |
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Interior with an Etruscan Vase |
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Tent curtain (Khayamiya) from Eqypt |
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Interior with Egyptian Curtain |
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Bottle with Islamic crescent
Bohemian or Turkish
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Red Interior: Still Life on a Blue Table |
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Mimosa
These ladies were kind enough to let me take them with their Matisse colors
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The museum shop |
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I think Susan's toes and sandals would have captivated Matisse.
I wonder how his rendering of them would have turned out?
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