Inspiration is everywhere. #Matisse was so inspired by his 18th-century pewter jug that its design appears multiple times in "Purple Robe and Anemones" (1937, @baltimoremuseumofart). The jug itself is seen on the table, and its serpentine lines are incorporated into the sitter's robe. Look closely—where else does the jug's pattern appear? See more rare pairings of Matisse's major works and objects of inspiration in "Matisse in the Studio." #mfaMatisse A post shared by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (@mfaboston) on Apr 20, 2017 at 1:24pm PDT
Inspiration is everywhere. #Matisse was so inspired by his 18th-century pewter jug that its design appears multiple times in "Purple Robe and Anemones" (1937, @baltimoremuseumofart). The jug itself is seen on the table, and its serpentine lines are incorporated into the sitter's robe. Look closely—where else does the jug's pattern appear? See more rare pairings of Matisse's major works and objects of inspiration in "Matisse in the Studio." #mfaMatisse
A post shared by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (@mfaboston) on Apr 20, 2017 at 1:24pm PDT