Annelies, White Tulips and Anemones

Henri Matisse's "Annelies, White Tulips, and Anemones" painted in 1944, depicts a joyful woman seated at a table adorned with an abundance of flowers. This exquisite piece is currently displayed at the Honolulu Museum of Art.

In the early to mid-1940s, Matisse's health began to deteriorate, which eventually prompted him to explore new artistic techniques, such as paper cutouts, by 1950. "Annelies, White Tulips, and Anemones" is one of the last oil paintings in Matisse's distinguished career, symbolizing the end of a significant chapter for the artist.