Pineapple in a Basket 1926 — Fine Art

A fruit rests inside a woven basket in Pineapple in a Basket 1926. The picture shows a pineapple with its rough leaf top and a round basket beside it. Henri Matisse painted this still life with clear colour patches and simple outlines. The fruit fills the image and the basket holds it.

This fine art print uses a plain white frame to finish the piece. The white edge keeps the picture open and separates the fruit shapes from the wall. You can see the dark marks of the fruit against the lighter paper.

Place it at eye level above a short table. From that spot the green leaves read first and the basket sits low in your view. Late daylight brings out the yellow tone of the fruit.