La sieste 1922

"La sieste" (1922) is a charcoal drawing by the French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954). The work depicts a reclining nude figure, possibly a woman, with her arms resting behind her head. The figure is drawn with soft, flowing lines, and the background is composed of a simplified pattern of circles and lines. Matisse's distinctive style is evident in this drawing, with its emphasis on line, form, and color. The work evokes a sense of tranquility and sensuality, characteristic of Matisse's oeuvre.