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Henri Matisse

Profession: Impressionist Painter

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Biography: For his use of color, fluid and original draftsmanship.

Born: December 31, 1869
Birthplace: Le Cateau-Cambresis, France
Star Sign: Capricorn

Died: November 3, 1954 (aged 84)
Cause of Death: Heart attack

Articles and Photos

My ‘Pretty’ Paintings, by Renoir
Artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on this day. An Impressionist, he created thousands of paintings, refusing to allow crippling arthritis to stop his work.
February 25, 1841

Married Life

1898-01-10 Painter Henri Matisse (28) weds Amélie Noellie Parayre

Historical Events

1913-02-17 New York Armory Show introduces Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Marcel Duchamp to US public
1961-10-18 NY's Museum of Modern Art displays Henri Matisse's picture "Le Bateau" upside down, takes 47 days and 116,000 people before someone notices
1961-12-04 NY's Museum of Modern Art hangs Henri Matisse's picture "Le Bateau" the right side up, after stock-broker Genevieve Habert notices it is displayed upside down, the first of 116,000 people in 47 days to notice

Biographies and Sources

Modern Museum Is Startled by Matisse Picture - NY Times

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