Central Nervous System -- To the woman in Matisse's painting "Figure with a Bouquet" (1939) An open book is off from the center A brusque woman is being pushed aside The flowers and vase with red backdrop take the upper position A teacup and eggs laid on a slanted chest Momentarily they’re not moving an inch Note on the Muse: In addition to color choices, Matisse's paintings deal with the proble..