Bathers with a Turtle 1908

"Bathers with a Turtle" is an oil painting created in 1908 by French artist Henri Matisse, notable for its Fauvist style. The artwork features three nude figures, depicted in bold colors and simplified forms against a vibrant blue background, highlighting Matisse's expressive use of color and interest in the human figure. This work exemplifies the characteristics of Fauvism, which emphasized the subjective experience of color over realistic representation, and showcases Matisse's innovative approach to capturing the essence of form and movement.