Still Life after de Heem's 'La Desserte' 1915

Henri Matisse's 1915 "Still Life after de Heem's 'La Desserte'" is a bold and vibrant reimagining of a classical still life. Matisse was inspired by the 17th-century Dutch master, Cornelis de Heem, but he simplifies forms and flattens the space in a way that is characteristic of his Fauvist style. The painting features a table laden with fruit, a vase, a lute, and other objects arranged in a seemingly haphazard manner. Matisse's use of vivid color, sharp lines, and decorative patterns creates a sense of dynamism and excitement, highlighting the expressive potential of the still life genre.