Orangier c. 1945

"Orangier" is a watercolor on paper by Henri Matisse, created around 1945. The artwork showcases Matisse's signature style of simplified forms and vibrant colors. It depicts a cluster of oranges, rendered in a bold and expressive manner. The oranges are depicted as bright and colorful, while the leaves are rendered with fine black lines. The painting exhibits Matisse's mastery of line, color, and form, creating a sense of movement and energy. This work exemplifies Matisse's late style, where he focused on the essential elements of form and color to evoke emotion and create visual harmony.