Henri Matisse
French artist (1869–1954)
Henri Matisse was born on December 31, 1869 in Le Cateau-Cambrésis and died on November 3, 1954 in Nice, aged 84. Recorded occupations: painter, sculptor, printmaker, lithographer, draftsperson and ceramicist. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movements: Impressionism, divisionism, Fauvism and Neo-impressionism. Notable works include “Blue Nude”, “The Joy of Life”, “The Dessert: Harmony in Red (The Red Room)”, “Woman with a hat” and “Dance”. Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris and Académie Julian. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour. Member of National Academy of Fine Arts (Argentina).
- Born
- December 31, 1869 · Le Cateau-Cambrésis
- Died
- November 3, 1954 · Nice
- Age at death
- 84
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- painter, sculptor, printmaker, lithographer, draftsperson, ceramicist
- Movements
- Impressionism, divisionism, Fauvism, Neo-impressionism
- Notable works
- Blue Nude, The Joy of Life, The Dessert: Harmony in Red (The Red Room), Woman with a hat, Dance
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris, Académie Julian
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 159 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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