In 1898, Corsica’s radiance changed Matisse’s palette forever. Let’s get into it ✨ While honeymooning in Corsica, Henri Matisse became entranced with the island’s distinctive Mediterranean sunlight. The shifting glow on the rooftops in Matisse’s “Corsican Landscape” captures the “revelation of light” that eventually pushed him towards the bold colors of Fauvism. Matisse began replacing dark shadows with expressive color. Deep violets and earthy oranges represent heat and form rather than simple darkness. He painted “Corsican Landscape” and more than fifty other artworks over six months, depicting the island with vivid dashes of pink, blue, and orange. See how Matisse became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century in the must-see exhibition of the summer: “Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal.” Plan your visit at the link in bio. [Henri Matisse, “Corsican Landscape,” 1898; © Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photo 2 by Don Ross]...