La Lecture 1947

"La Lecture" is a charcoal drawing created by Henri Matisse in 1947. The drawing depicts two figures, likely a woman and a child, sitting at a table, the child seemingly engrossed in a book. Matisse's signature style of simplified forms and bold lines is evident in the work, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation. The drawing's composition emphasizes the figures, while the background, containing a vase of flowers, provides a backdrop for the intimate scene. This piece, created towards the end of Matisse's career, exemplifies his enduring fascination with the human figure and the power of line in artistic expression.