
This picture belongs to the series of Matisse’s odalisks, which is characterized by a contradictory combination of simplified body shapes and exquisite ornaments that make up the background and the scenery of the work.
By the way, Matisse posed for this “Eastern” picture of a completely European woman, reincarnated into an “Odalisque” – externally and internally. However, this has already happened – the same Engra in his famous “Big Odalisque” depicts a European woman.
Figure décorative sur fond ornemental – Henri Matisse
Figura decorativa en el fondo ornamental – Henri Matisse
Algerian woman by Henri Matisse
The woman at the window by Henri Matisse
Odalisque in red trousers by Henri Matisse
Tulips and oysters on a black background by Henri Matisse
Madame Matisse (Green Bar) by Henri Matisse
Pink Nude by Henri Matisse