Musée d'Orsay Publishes Online Record of Matisse's 1918 Self-Portrait
The Facts
The Musée d'Orsay has published a detailed online record for Henri Matisse's 1918 self-portrait, 'Autoportrait,' an oil-on-canvas work measuring 65 by 54 centimeters without its frame. The painting was donated by Mme Jean Matisse to the French national museums, attributed to the Louvre in 1979, and deposited at the Musée Matisse in Le Cateau-Cambrésis before being affected to the Musée d'Orsay. The record notes the work has been featured in exhibitions including the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebaek (2012–2013), the Musée Matisse in Nice (2015 and 2018), and the National Gallery in London (2016).
The Signal
The online record provides a comprehensive provenance and exhibition history for the self-portrait, offering scholars and collectors a detailed view of the work's trajectory from Matisse's studio to public collections. This digital documentation underscores the Musée d'Orsay's ongoing commitment to making its collection data accessible, a trend that enhances research transparency and supports the market for Modern works by providing verifiable ownership and exhibition records.
- Artists: Henri Matisse
- People: Mme Jean Matisse
- Museums: Musée d'Orsay, Musée Matisse, Louvre, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery
- Locations: Paris, Le Cateau-Cambrésis
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