Henri Matisse -Tabac Royal puzzle 500 pcs

Tabac Royal – Henri Matisse (1942–1943)

Tabac Royal is a painting created by Henri Matisse during the difficult years of the Second World War, between 1942 and 1943. The work depicts a colorful interior scene, where a female figure is seated next to a decorated table, on which appears the inscription “Tabac Royal”, the title of the work itself.

The composition is dominated by bright, contrasting colors , with flat areas typical of Matisse’s late style. The deep blue of the dress and chair contrasts with the greens and yellows of the furnishings and background, creating an intense yet balanced atmosphere. The scene is at once domestic and symbolic, evoking tranquility, intimacy, and a sense of everyday beauty.

This painting belongs to the final phase of Matisse’s career, when the artist, now forced to work almost exclusively sitting or in bed, developed an even more synthetic style, made of essential forms, sharp contours, and pure colors. “Tabac Royal” reflects this creative maturity, in which every element is designed to evoke visual and sensorial harmony.