Why it matters
Matisse's fantasy of leisure, painted in an evolved Neo-Impressionist style, is foundational in his work and is considered the starting point of Fauvism.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1904.
- It is regarded as a pivotal work in the history of art.
- Its title comes from a line by Baudelaire.
Based on the Wikipedia article Luxe, Calme et Volupté (CC BY-SA 4.0).
