Henri Matisse
31 December 1869 – 3 November 1954
Henri Matisse was a French artist renowned for his use of color and his fluid, original draughtsmanship. A leading figure of Fauvism, he is regarded as one of the foremost artists of the 20th century, alongside Pablo Picasso.
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Life events
Henri Matisse was born in northern France, the son of a grain merchant.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHis mother brought him art supplies during a convalescence, sparking his passion for painting.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe trained at the Académie Julian and the École des Beaux-Arts studio of Gustave Moreau.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe married Amélie Noellie Parayre, with whom he had children.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHis vivid works helped launch Fauvism, the first avant-garde movement of the century.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe completed the celebrated large-scale canvas commissioned by Sergei Shchukin.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe moved to the south of France, where the light influenced his later work.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgConfined by illness, he developed his famous paper cut-out technique.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe completed the decoration of the Rosary Chapel, considering it his masterpiece.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHenri Matisse died of a heart attack at the age of 84.
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