Paysage, St. Tropez c. 1904

"Paysage, St. Tropez" is a landscape painting by Henri Matisse, created around 1904. The painting captures the essence of the French Riviera, showcasing a vibrant and colorful scene. Lush greenery and a small, red-roofed house are nestled against a backdrop of rolling hills. The painting's bold brushstrokes and simplified forms are characteristic of Matisse's Fauvist style, emphasizing color and emotion over realistic detail. The work highlights the artist's fascination with the expressive potential of color, creating a lively and evocative depiction of the French landscape.