Dix Danseuses VII 1925 - 1926

"Dix Danseuses VII" (1925-1926) is a charcoal drawing by Henri Matisse. This work features a single, reclining dancer in a tutu, her head resting on her arm, with the frills of her skirt obscuring the lower half of her body. This style is characteristic of Matisse's later work where he often focused on simplified forms and bold lines. The graceful yet expressive lines of this drawing, created with a focus on the essence of form, are key elements in the artist's development of his signature style.