Still Life

Henri Matisse's Still Life, also known as Goldfish, is an evocative oil-on-canvas painting created in 1912. Part of a series produced between spring and early summer of that year, this work exemplifies Matisse’s mastery of color and form rooted in Post-impressionism. The vibrant composition features the delicate depiction of goldfish and other still life elements, emphasizing simplified shapes and bold hues. This painting reflects Matisse's innovative approach, blending expressive color with a decorative quality characteristic of the still life genre while moving toward modernist abstraction.