Reclining Nude with Blue Eyes 1936

"Reclining Nude with Blue Eyes" is a 1936 painting by Henri Matisse. It depicts a nude woman reclining on a patterned fabric, her body rendered in bold, simplified forms. The figure's pose is relaxed and sensual, while the vibrant colors and fluid lines contribute to a sense of movement and energy. Matisse's signature use of color and bold outlines, characteristic of his Fauvist style, are prominent in this work, which exemplifies his artistic exploration of the female form and the interplay between figure and background.