Woman holding umbrella 1919

"Woman Holding an Umbrella" is a 1919 painting by Henri Matisse. The work features a woman in a colorful floral dress, sitting on a chair on a balcony. She holds a large green umbrella, likely for shade as she looks out at the scene. The woman's figure is rendered in bold strokes and simplified forms characteristic of Matisse's Fauvist style. The bright colors and flat planes create a sense of movement and energy, capturing the carefree atmosphere of a summer day.