Woman Leaning 1923

"Woman Leaning" is a 1923 painting by Henri Matisse depicting a seated woman in a pink blouse with a frilled collar. The simplified forms and bold colors of the figure are characteristic of Matisse's Fauvist style, which he helped develop in the early 20th century. The woman's pose and expression convey a sense of introspection and quietude. The patterned background contributes to the work's overall decorative effect, which is also typical of Matisse's artistic aesthetic.