Still Life with Three Vases
1924
About this artwork
This vibrant oil painting features three distinct vessels filled with flowers arranged on a dark surface against a bold, high-contrast background. The work exemplifies Matisse's focus on color relationships and decorative interior arrangements during his Nice period.
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During the 1920s, Matisse spent much of his time in Nice, where his work shifted toward a more relaxed, decorative aesthetic. He often used the same cherished personal objects—like these specific vases—in various compositions, treating them as recurring characters in his visual diary of domestic life.
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Still Life with Three Vases
Henri Matisse, 1924
