Bather 1909

henrimatisse

abstract expressionism

abstract painting

canvas painting

possibly oil pastel

fluid art

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

paint stroke

portrait art

expressionist

"Bather" (1909) by Henri Matisse is a prime example of the artist's Fauvist style. Created during a period of artistic experimentation, the painting features a bold, simplified form of a nude bather against a vibrant blue background. Matisse's use of strong outlines and flat areas of color, characteristic of Fauvism, creates a sense of immediacy and energy, drawing the viewer's eye to the bather's form.