Coffee 1916

"Coffee" is an oil painting by Henri Matisse from 1916, currently housed at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The painting showcases Matisse's signature Fauvist style, characterized by bold, simplified forms, vivid color, and flat planes. The painting depicts a scene of everyday life in Morocco, with a man in white serving a woman a cup of coffee on a tray. Matisse's distinct use of color and shape in this work exemplify his artistic mastery and contribute to the painting's enduring appeal.