Reading girl 1922

"Reading Girl" is a 1922 painting by Henri Matisse, a prominent figure of the Fauvist movement. The painting depicts a woman, likely a member of Matisse's family, sitting at a table and immersed in a book. The composition focuses on the woman's relaxed posture, her face partially obscured by the book, and the vibrant colors of her dress and the flowers in the vase. The work exemplifies Matisse's simplified forms and expressive brushstrokes, characteristic of his style, which emphasizes color and flatness over representational accuracy. "Reading Girl" is currently housed at the Musee d'Art Moderne de Troyes in France.