Seated Woman, Back Turned to the Open Window 1922

Henri Matisse's 1922 painting, "Seated Woman, Back Turned to the Open Window," captures a moment of quiet contemplation. The woman, depicted in a colorful patterned dress, sits with her back to the viewer, facing a bright window that opens onto a seaside scene. Palm trees, a white balustrade, and sailboats dotting the blue waters create a sense of leisure and tranquility, a theme Matisse often explored in his work. The bold colors, simplified forms, and flatness of space are characteristic of Matisse's Fauvist style, which emphasizes emotional expression over realism.