Henri-Émile-Benoît Matisse (December 31, 1869 – November 3, 1954) was a French artist, known for his use of color and unique and spectacular draughtsmanship. He was a painter, sculptor, printmaker, and draughtsman. Matisse is often recognized as a leading figure in modern art through his mastery of the expressive language of color and drawing, displayed in a body of work ranging over half a century. Learn more »
Famous Paintings by Henri Matisse
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| A Glimpse of Notre-Dame in the Late Afternoon, 1902 | Portrait of Madame Matisse (Green Stripe), 1905 | Woman with a Hat, 1905 |
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| The Young Sailor I, 1906 | Algerian Woman, 1909 | Conversation, 1912 |
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| Seated Riffian, 1913 | Portrait of Mme. Matisse, 1913 | The Italian Woman, 1916 |
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| Self Portrait, 1918 |