Odalisque 1926

"Odalisque" (1926) by Henri Matisse is a depiction of a woman reclining in a chair, possibly an odalisque, a female slave or concubine in a harem. Matisse's signature use of vibrant colors and bold lines creates a sense of movement and energy, and the simplified forms and flattened perspective are characteristic of his Fauvist style. The painting's subject matter and composition reflect Matisse's fascination with the art and culture of the Middle East and North Africa.