The influence of Cezanne also shows in Matisse’s painting Bois de Boulogne. The turn of a road is one of the frequent motifs in Cezanne’s artworks. The energetic manner of painting Matisse applies in this painting is also a “symptom of Cezannism.” There is a strong feeling of synthesis in this painting. The composition is very coherent, and the overall look and feel is inspiring and expressive. The palette is dominated by darker shades, specifically black and grayish-silver overtones, though lighter hues are also present in the renditions of the sun, sky, and water.