luxury calm and pleasure henri matisseHenri Matisse painted "Luxury, Calm and Pleasure" in 1904, a period during which he was exploring Fauvism, an artistic movement considered a bridge between Impressionism and modern art. This painting was created during a summer spent in Saint Tropez, where Matisse grew closer to Paul Signac, an influential Neo Impressionist. Signac's pointillist approach inspired Matisse, who sought to experiment with color and light to evoke an emotional experience.