Henri Matisse
French painter and sculptor, Fauvism leader
Born
December 31st, 1869
155 years ago
Died
November 3rd, 1954
71 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in 1869, this individual became a leading figure in modern art. Renowned for vibrant color usage and expressive brushwork, his contributions helped define the Fauvism movement. Works like 'The Dance' and 'Woman with a Hat' exemplified innovative approaches to color and form. Transitioning into cut-out collages later in life, continued to explore boundaries of artistic expression until passing in 1954.
Developed the Fauvism art movement
Created major works such as 'The Dance'
Produced significant cut-out collages
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