Henri Matisse
French Draughtsman, Sculptor, Printmaker, and Painter
M A J O R A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S
While Matisse was a Draughtsman (One who does mechanical drawings), a sculptor, and a printmaker, his most renown stemmed from his painting.
One of Matisse's most well known works was his 1905 painting: "Woman With A Hat."
He is also known for his painting, "The Dance," which had two variations the first being in 1909 and the second 1910).
One of Matisse's most well known works was his 1905 painting: "Woman With A Hat."
He is also known for his painting, "The Dance," which had two variations the first being in 1909 and the second 1910).
L I F E I N P A R I S
First moved to Paris in 1887 to study law.
Became a friend and rival to Picasso. They were introduced to one another when they had met in a salon (organized art expedition) run by Gertrude Stein.
Friends with many of the Americans in Paris at the time, namely the Cone sisters of Baltimore, Clarabel and Etta had collected a copious quantity of his paintings.
Became a friend and rival to Picasso. They were introduced to one another when they had met in a salon (organized art expedition) run by Gertrude Stein.
Friends with many of the Americans in Paris at the time, namely the Cone sisters of Baltimore, Clarabel and Etta had collected a copious quantity of his paintings.