Matisse painted the still life Arums, Irises and Mimosas in Morocco, and it looks exquisitely refined. The bouquet of flowers painted with vibrant colors is the main focus of the composition. The blue draping with a dynamic design, the pink-and-red fabric, and the light blue wallpaper provide an elaborate context for the bouquet. Matisse uses variations of blue and green hues to develop the main coloristic effect in this painting. From the bottom to the top, the dark and matted colors get lighter, giving the composition its particular structure and monumental quality.