Three Sisters with an African Sculpture 1917

"Three Sisters with an African Sculpture" is a 1917 painting by Henri Matisse, known for his vibrant colors and simplified forms. The artwork depicts three women in a domestic setting, their figures elongated and outlined in black. The woman in the foreground, wearing a white dress and turban, sits in a chair, reading. The other two women stand behind her, with one partially obscured by the green robe she wears. The painting showcases Matisse's signature Fauvist style, where bold colors and expressive brushstrokes take precedence over realistic detail. The presence of an African sculpture in the background, an element often explored by Matisse, hints at his fascination with non-Western art.