1903
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Dominant colour
L' atelier sous les toits is a 1903 oil by Henri Matisse, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a small, dimly lit room with a sloping ceiling. The walls are painted a dark color, and the floor is covered with a rug. In the center of the room, there is a table with a chair pushed up against it. The table appears to be cluttered with various objects, but they are not clearly visible due to the dim lighting. The room is illuminated by a window on the back wall, which lets in a sliver of natural light. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the soft lighting and muted colors creating a sense of calm. To learn more about the artist who created this intimate interior scene, look up Henri Matisse.
Henri Émile Benoît Matisse (French: ; 31 December 1869 – 3 November 1954) was a French visual artist, known for both his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship.
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