The Dessert: Harmony in Red by Henri Matisse

Print on Cotton Canvas

Painted in 1908, Harmony in Red is a striking example of Matisse’s radical use of color and flattened space. The entire scene is dominated by a rich, vibrant red, dissolving the boundaries between table, wall, and background pattern. A woman arranges fruit and wine on the table, surrounded by decorative elements that feel more like rhythm than realism. Originally commissioned as Harmony in Blue, Matisse famously repainted it in red, believing it better expressed the emotion and energy he sought. The result is a bold, immersive work that blends everyday life with dreamlike abstraction.

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