Olive Trees 1898

Henri Matisse's "Olive Trees" (1898) is a stunning landscape painting that showcases the artist's early fascination with the natural world. The painting captures the essence of a sun-drenched Mediterranean landscape, with vibrant brushstrokes depicting olive trees, a meandering path, and the glistening sea in the distance. Matisse's bold use of color and simplified forms, characteristic of his Fauvist style, imbues the scene with a sense of warmth and light. The painting currently resides at the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, Russia.