Deux Jeune Filles 1947

"Deux Jeune Filles" is a 1947 painting by Henri Matisse depicting two young women seated at a table with a book and a vase of flowers. The scene is bathed in warm colors and is characterized by Matisse's signature simplified forms and bold brushstrokes. The painting reflects Matisse's mature style, known as "cut-outs," where he experimented with creating paintings from pieces of paper. This work exemplifies the artistic exploration of color and form that defined Matisse's later career.