Game of Bowls 1908

Henri Matisse’s “Game of Bowls” (1908) depicts three figures, likely representing athletes, participating in a game of bowls on a verdant field. The painting exemplifies Matisse’s Fauvist style, characterized by bold, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The artist's flattened forms and simplified compositions emphasize the figures and their movement rather than realistic details, creating a dynamic and energetic scene. “Game of Bowls” is housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.