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Henri Matisse
About
French artist (1869–1954)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Henri Matisse
- Born
- 1869-12-31
- Died
- 1954-11-03
- Occupation
- painter / sculptor / printmaker / lithographer / draftsperson / ceramicist / artist / designer / glass painter / art theorist / stage painter
- Citizenship
- France
- Birthplace
- Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseAmélie Parayre1898-01-08 — 1954
Family
- ChildMarguerite Duthuit Faure
- ChildJean Gérard Matisse
- ChildPierre Matisse
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- decoupage
- landscape painting
- figure painting
- still life
- portrait painting
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Received |
Notable Works
- Blue Nudeoil painting by Henri Matisse from 1907
- The Joy of Lifepainting by Henri Matisse
- The Dessert: Harmony in Red (The Red Room)painting by Henri Matisse
- Woman with a hatpainting by Henri Matisse
- Dance1910 painting series made by Henri Matisse
Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris
- Académie Julian
Languages
Native language
- French
Spoken, written or signed
- French
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q5589 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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