Decorative Figure on an Ornamental Background 1925

"Decorative Figure on an Ornamental Background" is a 1925 painting by Henri Matisse. The work features a female nude in a decorative interior setting. Matisse simplifies forms and uses bold, flat colors characteristic of his Fauvist style. The intricate patterns and decorative motifs create a sense of luxury and exoticism, emphasizing the decorative and ornamental aspects of the subject. The work is typical of Matisse's late period, focusing on simplified forms and bright, vibrant colors.