Woman on a Sofa 1919

"Woman on a Sofa" is a 1919 painting by French artist Henri Matisse. Matisse, a leading figure in Fauvism, utilizes bold, flat colors and simplified forms to depict a woman seated on a sofa in a brightly lit room. The composition is balanced, with the woman positioned to the left, a vase of flowers and a table on the right, and a window opening onto an outdoor scene in the background. This piece reflects Matisse's interest in capturing the essence of a scene, rather than depicting it realistically.