The Tree 1951

"The Tree" is a 1951 gouache on paper painting by Henri Matisse. It depicts a tree in a simplified, abstract style, characteristic of Matisse's later works. The artist's signature, a bold black line, sits at the bottom of the piece, and the simple, almost childlike, forms convey a sense of peace and tranquility, highlighting Matisse's exploration of color and line in his later career.