19th Century

henri émile benoît matisse

Born 1869 Died 1954 Works span 1905–1925

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Born: December 31, 1869, Le Cateau-Cambrésis, France Died: November 3, 1954, Nice, France Matisse's early life was marked by a period of illness in his youth which led him to pursue art as a hobby. He initially studied law but abandoned it to dedicate himself to painting. Early influences included Gustave Moreau and Édouard Manet, whose works he encountered during trips to Paris. His init…

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1905

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1925

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Chronological Journey

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henri émile benoît matisse

1869 – 1954

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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