Dance by Henri Matisse

Print on Cotton Canvas

Painted in 1910, Dance is one of Matisse’s most iconic and powerful works. It depicts five figures holding hands in a joyful, circular motion, set against a vibrant red ground and deep blue sky. Stripped of detail and rendered with bold, sweeping lines, the dancers embody pure movement, rhythm, and emotional energy. Commissioned by Russian collector Sergei Shchukin, this piece captures Matisse’s belief in the expressive power of color and form, symbolizing unity, freedom, and the primal joy of life.