Nu couché au paravent Louis XIV 1923

This is a lithograph by Henri Matisse, titled *Nu couché au paravent Louis XIV*. It depicts a nude woman reclining on a bed, with the design of a Louis XIV screen behind her. The work's simplicity of form and its elegant use of line are characteristic of Matisse's later artistic period. It is an example of his exploration of the female nude form, and his mastery of drawing. Matisse was a leading figure in the Fauvist movement, but his work evolved over his career, showing influences from other artistic styles like Cubism and Expressionism. This lithograph exemplifies his signature style, characterized by simplified shapes, vivid colors and expressive lines.