Fatma (II) 1912

"Fatma (II)" is a 1912 painting by Henri Matisse depicting a woman in traditional Moroccan dress. The subject, "Fatma," is seated with her legs crossed and her hands folded in her lap. Matisse's use of bold colors and simplified forms are characteristic of his Fauvist style, which emphasized expressive brushstrokes and vivid hues over meticulous realism. The woman's garments, particularly the intricate embroidery on her robe, are rendered with loose, vibrant strokes, while the background is a striking ultramarine blue, interspersed with small red dots that add to the sense of visual energy. This painting is a testament to Matisse's fascination with color and his ability to capture the essence of a subject through bold, expressive brushwork.