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The article focuses on "Dance II", a mural which was created in 1909 by French painter Henri Matisse for a wealthy Russian textile merchant named Sergei Ivanovich Shchukin. A discussion of the impact Matisse's art had on French society, and on moral and ethical concerns which Shchukin had about placing a Matisse mural in his mansion, is presented. Matisse's inspiration for the mural, which is similar to another mural which he painted which is located within the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, is discussed.

The article discusses French artist Edouard Manet and his lithograph "Le rendezvous des chats," which appears as the cover art of this issue of the "Journal of the American Medical Association." It is stated that Manet sought the approval of members of the French art establishment. "Le rendezvous des chats" was originally created as a woodcut for a book by Manet's friend Jules Husson, also known as Champfleury. Manet's previous works depicting cats are discussed, including the painting "Olympia." Challenges in creating images of cats are described.

The article comments on "The Little Laundress," by Pierre Bonnard, the cover art of this issue. The painting is one of the lithographs that Bonnard did in the mid-1890s to capture various aspects of humble Parisian life. The article chronicles Bonnard's life and analyzes "The Little Laundress." Bonnard studied painting at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Académie Julian and lived in the Montmartre district of Paris with other artists. The artist walked around Paris with his camera capturing images that he would later transform into paintings.

The article focuses on the life of Swiss-born French artist, Félix Vallotton (1865-1925). The style he used in woodcuts, an art that he helped revive, was also used in his paintings. The characteristics of order, color, and distance between the two subjects in "The Sick Patient (Hélène)Châtenay) are discussed. Biographical information is given. The painting is critiqued. The title of his novel is given. The cause of his death is mentioned.

Presents information on the life and work of French artist Henri Rousseau. Description of his paintings; Analysis of the painting "A Centennial of Independence"; Patriotism that Rousseau included in his art; How Rousseau did not gain as much recognition for his work till after his death in 1910.

Presents information on the art work on the cover. "Alice Ozy," painted by Thomas Couture c 1855; Background on Ozy who was both courtesan and an actress in the 19th century; Description of the painting; Background on the French artist.

Describes the work of French artist, Jean-Siméon Chardin (1699-1779), "Still Life With Fish, Vegetables, Gougères, Pots, and Cruets on a Table". The simplicity of the composition that belies its complexity; His use of light, texture and color to make ordinary things appear extraordinary; Chardin's career in Paris and status in the Salon; How he viewed art training.

Presents historical background to this issue's cover artwork, "Portrait Study" by Théodore Géricault. Painting which was created c.1818-1819; Other controversial works by the artist, most notably "The Raft of the Medusa"; His talent and the political environment of the time in his native France and elsewhere in Europe.

Ponders the Paul Cézanne painting, "Still Life With Apples." His status as a painter who was not respected during his lifetime; Paintings which are defined by relationships of shape, color, and space; Description of the painting; Artistic analysis of the painting.

Focuses on the 1729 portrait of Elizabeth Throckmorton painted by Frenchman Nicolas de Largilliere. Biographical information on Largilliere; Sitter as a nun in the Augustinian order in Paris, France; Largilliere's simplification of his palette and composition over earlier works; Yellow as the only color beyond the painting's flesh tones.

Comments on the art of French artist Andre Derain. His painting 'Harlequin'; Biographical information; Demain's association with artist group 'Les Fauves'; His artistic contributions.