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Based in
Paris and Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Country
France
Born
Type
Individual

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About Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse (31 December 1869 – 3 November 1954) was a French artist, known for his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter.

Henri Matisse (31 December 1869 – 3 November 1954) was a French artist, known for his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter. Matisse is regarded, along with Picasso and Marcel Duchamp, as one of the three seminal artists of the 20th century, responsible for significant developments in painting and sculpture. Although he was initially labelled a Fauve (wild beast), by the 1920s he was increasingly hailed as an upholder of the classical tradition in French painting. His mastery of the expressive language of colour and drawing, displayed in a body of work spanning over a half-century, won him recognition as a leading figure in modern art.

Art Fair Career Timeline

Appearances confirmed against each fair's own published exhibitor list.

Gallery Representation at Art Fairs

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Works in Museum Collections

Collection data via The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harvard Art Museums (CC BY), and Europeana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What medium does Henri Matisse work in?

Henri Matisse primarily works in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture.

Where is Henri Matisse based?

Henri Matisse is based in Paris and Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France.

When was Henri Matisse born?

Henri Matisse was born in 1869 and died in 1954.

What is Henri Matisse's nationality?

Henri Matisse is French.

What exhibitions has Henri Matisse participated in?

Henri Matisse has participated in 2 exhibitions, including Documenta 1955.