Polynesia, the sky
- Artist
- Henri Matisse
- Date
- 1946
- Style
- Abstract expressionism
- Genre
- Figurative
- Location
- Musee d'Art Moderne de Troyes
"Polynesia, the sky" is a captivating painting that blends Surrealism with elements of Abstract expressionism, creating an immersive depiction of the vast blue sky over Polynesian landscapes. The dominant use of various shades of blue reflects the significance of this primary colour in both the RGB and RYB models, highlighting its presence in both the visible spectrum and natural phenomena like daylight and the ocean. The artwork evokes optical effects such as Rayleigh scattering and aerial perspective, which influence how distant objects and the sky perceived by humans appear more blue, deepening the work’s sense of depth and wonder.
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