Matisse biography

Henri Émile Benoît Matisse (French: [ɑ̃ʁi emil bənwa matis]; 31 December – 3 November ) was a French visual artist, known for both his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter. [1]. Henri Matisse (born Decem, Le Cateau, Picardy, France—died November 3, , Nice) was an artist often regarded as the most important French painter of the 20th century. He was the leader of the Fauvist movement about , and he pursued the expressiveness of color throughout his career. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Henri Matisse (31 December - 3 November ), one of the undisputed masters of 20th century art, 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.