Lorette with Turban and Yellow Jacket, 1917, oil on wood, National Gallery, Washington D.C.
Henri Matisse’s interaction with a model known simply as Lorette brought about a vivid breakthrough in the artist’s approach and style. She was born in Italy and made her living posing for artists such as Matisse. Lorette was then most likely in her late twenties to early thirties, while Matisse was approaching his forty-seventh birthday.