Street at Biskra 1906

Henri Matisse made "Street at Biskra" with oil paint, and what strikes me is the dance of colour and the rhythm of brushstrokes that feel both deliberate and spontaneous. It's like he's not just painting what he sees, but also how he feels, you know? Up close, you can see the texture, the thickness of the paint in some areas, and how he's layered colours to create depth and light. Look at the way the pinks and yellows blend in the foreground, creating this warm, inviting space. Then there's the contrast with the cooler blues and greens in the background, suggesting a sense of distance. It's almost like a stage set! Matisse reminds me a bit of Pierre Bonnard, actually, in the way they both use colour to create mood and atmosphere. But where Bonnard is all about intimacy, Matisse is more about the joy of seeing, the pleasure of pure sensation. Ultimately, art is about asking questions, not giving answers, and Matisse is a master of that.