Henri Matisse

Quick Facts

Full Name	Henri Matisse
Occupation	Painter
Date Of Birth	Dec 31, 1869(1869-12-31)
Age	155
Date Of Death	1954-11-03
Birthplace	Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Country	France
Birth City	Hauts-de-France
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Henri Matisse Biography

Henri Matisse is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on December 31, 1869 in Le Cateau-Cambrésis, Hauts-de-France, France. French modernist artist, well-known for his paintings Woman with a Hat’, The Dance’, and Red Room’. He was also a pioneer in the development of the plastic arts, along with French modernist artist well known for his paintings ‘Woman with a Hat,’ ‘The Dance,’ and ‘Red Room.’ Along with Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp, he developed the use of plastic arts in the early 20th century. & Marcel Duchamp.

His artistic style was heavily influenced by His artistic style was greatly influenced by that of Vincent van Gogh..

His decision to become an artist disappointed his father. Amelie Noellie Parayre, his wife, was married to him in 1898. They had two children together.

Henri Matisse Net Worth

Henri Matisse is one of the richest Painter from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Henri Matisse 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

While recovering from appendicitis, he began to paint at the age of 20. After five of his paintings were displayed in the Salon Societe Nationale des Beaux- Arts, 1896, two of his paintings were purchased by the state.

His painting, “Woman with a Hat”, caused controversy due to its excessive use of color.

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Who is Henri Matisse Dating?

According to our records, Henri Matisse married to Amélie Matisse (m. 1898–1939). As of December 1, 2023, Henri Matisse’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Henri Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Henri Matisse celebrates birthday on December 31 of every year.

Top Facts about Henri Matisse

1. Matisse is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
2. He was a leader in the Fauvism movement, known for bold colors and brushwork.
3. Matisse created over 1000 paintings, including “The Dance” and “Blue Nude.”
4. He also worked in sculpture, printmaking, and book illustration.
5. Matisse’s art reflects his interest in exotic cultures and nature.
6. His later works were characterized by simplified forms and bright colors.
7. Matisse suffered from health problems later in life but continued to create art until his death at age 84.
8. His legacy includes inspiring future generations of artists such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.
9. The Henri Matisse Museum in Nice houses many of his works.
10. Some of his paintings have sold for tens of millions of dollars at auction.

What is Henri Matisse best known for?

Henri Matisse was a revolutionary and influential artist of the early 20th century, best known for the expressive color and form of his Fauvist style.

What are 5 facts about Henri Matisse?

• Matisse worked as a court administrator. …
• Sickness brought a turnaround in Henri Matisse’s career. …
• He had a love-hate relationship with Pablo Picasso. …
• Matisse is known as the father of Fauvism. …
• Henri Matisse loved African heart. …
• He developed a unique way of painting with scissors.

Did Henri Matisse know Pablo Picasso?

Although Matisse’s and Picasso’s works were exhibited together in a small gallery in 1902, they had apparently not met. The Steins took Matisse to Picasso’s studio and invited both painters to their weekly salons.

Why did Matisse stop painting?

In his late sixties, when ill health first prevented Matisse from painting, he began to cut into painted paper with scissors to make drafts for a number of commissions. In time, Matisse chose cut-outs over painting: he had invented a new medium.

What did Henri Matisse believe?

Known for his use of vibrant colors and simple forms, Matisse helped to usher in a new approach to art. Matisse believed that the artist must be guided by instinct and intuition. Although he began his craft later in life than most artists, Matisse continued to create and innovate well into his 80s.