Le Lagon 1947

"Le Lagon" is a 1947 work by Henri Matisse, known for its bold colors and playful forms. This gouache on paper, a vibrant blue, red, green, and black composition on a pale background, exemplifies Matisse’s exploration of color and shape in the late stages of his career. It utilizes the technique of *papier collé*, where Matisse cut out shapes of colored paper and arranged them on a surface, a technique that allowed him to focus on the fundamental elements of art. The work evokes a sense of movement and energy, inviting the viewer to lose themselves in the captivating rhythm of the forms.