Jeune femme allongée 1941

Henri Matisse’s “Jeune femme allongée” (1941) is a simple yet sensual depiction of a reclining woman in a flowing robe. This drawing, created in the later years of the artist’s career, exemplifies his characteristic use of line and his simplification of form. Matisse, a prominent figure in the Fauvist movement, experimented with bold colors and expressive brushstrokes, but in this work, he focuses on the elegant curve of the woman’s body, rendered in a minimal, almost skeletal style. This piece showcases Matisse’s mastery of line and his continued exploration of the human form.