Auguste Pellerin (II) 1917

Henri Matisse's 1917 portrait "Auguste Pellerin (II)" portrays a man in a dark suit against a backdrop of deep red and dark blue. His face is simplified with bold outlines, highlighting his prominent nose and mustache. The painting's flatness and stark colors are characteristic of Matisse's Fauvist style, which emphasized expressive use of color over realistic representation. This portrait is an example of Matisse's ability to capture personality and emotion through simplified forms and vibrant hues. The painting is currently housed at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris.