Interior with a Violin Case 1919

Henri Matisse's *Interior with a Violin Case* (1919) is a characteristic example of the artist's Fauvist style, marked by bold, flattened forms and vibrant, non-naturalistic colors. The painting depicts a simplified view of a room, with a window overlooking a balcony and the sea beyond. The vibrant blue of the sky and the sea, combined with the bright yellow and red of the walls, create a sense of energy and intensity. The simplified forms and bold outlines of the furniture, as well as the large, flat areas of color, contribute to the painting's sense of dynamism and decorative beauty.