Podcast: Matisse’s portraits
Podcast: Matisse’s portraits
By The RA podcast team
Published 5 October 2017
In the studio, Matisse battled between portraying a physical resemblance of his sitter and what he understood to be their more lasting, essential character. Co-curator Ellen McBreen explores how the artist explored the possibilities of portraiture throughout his career.
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