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Henri Matisse

1869–1954 · Early Modern (Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism)

Biography

Henri Matisse (1869–1954), a French painter, led Fauvism and became one of the giants of modern art. Famous for his expressive use of colour, he created his paper cut-outs in old age.

Paintings in this gallery (2)

Woman with a Hat

Woman with a Hat

Henri Matisse · 1905

The Red Studio

The Red Studio

Henri Matisse · 1911

Famous works elsewhere

  • The Joy of Life 1906
  • The Dessert: Harmony in Red (The Red Room) 1907
  • Blue Nude 1907

Behind the frame: the stories of famous paintings. Each image’s source is credited on its painting’s page.

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