Boléro Violet 1937

"Boléro Violet" (1937) is a portrait by Henri Matisse, a French artist known for his Fauvist style. This painting depicts a woman in a vibrant purple jacket with gold embellishments, creating a bold contrast against the bright yellow background. The simplified forms and bold colors are characteristic of Matisse's artistic approach, which emphasizes expressive lines and flat planes of color over realistic representation. This piece showcases his masterful use of color and his ability to convey emotion through the interplay of hues and textures.