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Three Sisters and "The Pink Marble Table" (The Three Sisters at "The Pink Marble Table")
- Original dimensions
- 96.2 x 194.3 cm
- Museum
- Barnes Foundation
- Year
- 1917
Scene depicted
The painting “Three Sisters and "The Pink Marble Table"” offers an intimate scene, capturing the essence of domestic life through the complicity of the characters. The figures sow a gentle harmony, interacting with their environment; the pink marble table, the focal point, embodies a place of sharing and conviviality, vibrating with a radiant brightness.
Historical context
Created in 1917, this painting is set in the vibrant context of post-war Paris, the city of light, where Matisse, an iconic figure of Fauvism , explores nuances and emotions. The painting is now housed at the Barnes Foundation , a sanctuary of art in Philadelphia, where its majestic dimensions, 96.2 x 194.3 cm, invite the viewer to a deep exploration of color.
Place in the artist's career
This masterpiece marks an important milestone in Matisse's career, at the peak of his chromatic exploration. Placing it alongside works like “The Dance” and “The Joy of Life,” one observes a marked evolution: a more accomplished psychological depth in this painting , projecting a touching intimacy.
Anecdote
“In every canvas, there is a window to the invisible,” said Matisse, inspired by the sweet sounds of Parisian spring. That morning, a light scent of flowers brushed the air as a ray of sunshine filtered through a light curtain, awakening the joyful nuances of his painting .