Simone in Striped Armchair 1942

"Simone in Striped Armchair" (1942) by Henri Matisse depicts a woman in a white dress, sitting in a red and yellow striped armchair. The painting showcases Matisse's signature use of bold colors and simplified forms. The woman's figure is rendered with minimal detail, highlighting the chair's vibrant stripes and the black grid-like background. Matisse, a pioneer of Fauvism, emphasizes emotion and subjective experience over precise representation, making this a captivating example of his artistic style.