Still Life with Pomegranates 1947

Henri Matisse’s “Still Life with Pomegranates” (1947) is a classic example of the artist's later, more simplified style. The composition is bold and graphic, with the use of bright, contrasting colors to create a strong sense of depth and movement. Matisse utilizes simplified forms and outlines, emphasizing the shapes and textures of the objects in the painting. The focus is on the arrangement of fruit, including pomegranates, oranges, and lemons, on a red tablecloth, with the added visual elements of a window with a palm tree, a red patterned cloth, and a circular frame with a profile drawing. This still life is a testament to Matisse’s mature artistic vision and is a highly regarded work within his body of art.