Tea (Le Thé dans le jardin) by Henri Matisse. Two women sit in a lush green garden around a tea table with a samovar, accompanied by a small dog on a shaded path.

Tea (Le Thé dans le jardin)

Henri Matisse

1919 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant and serene garden scene by Henri Matisse, featuring figures enjoying tea amidst dappled sunlight and deep greens.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with a quiet gray register — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Bedroom
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Deep green

About the piece

Painted in 1919, this masterpiece by Henri Matisse captures a moment of quiet leisure in a lush garden. The composition uses a bold palette of verdant greens and cool shadows to frame two seated women and a silver samovar, showcasing the artist's masterful use of color and decorative form to create a sense of atmospheric peace.

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