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Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal
In 1905, Henri Matisse sent shockwaves through the art world with Femme au chapeau (Woman with a Hat), a portrait of his wife, Amélie, painted in bold color and loose brushstrokes that defied convention. This exhibition traces the painting’s controversial history and explores its lasting impact on modern art.
Step into the gallery in Paris where it all began.
Explore a restaging of Femme au chapeau’s public debut in 1905, bringing together the greatest number of works from that historic exhibition in over a century. See why paintings by Matisse, André Derain, Albert Marquet, Maurice de Vlaminck, and others sparked both heated debates and admiration during their time.
Discover Femme au chapeau’s enduring legacy.
From Matisse’s peers to artists working today, such as Hilary Harkness and Rachel Harrison, see how his painting has shaped perceptions about color, content, form, and expression. The exhibition also uncovers its impact on Bay Area Figurative artists like Joan Brown, Richard Diebenkorn, and David Park.
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