The career of one of the most influential French artists in history took a drastic turn in the early 20th century. Henri Matisse (1869-1954) spent the summer of 1904 in St. Tropez in Southern France and it inspired him to experiment with bright and unnatural colors. This was the start of a brief but highly …
Henri Matisse
The first decade of the 20th century marked the definitive breakthrough for a French artist who played a major role in the development of modern art. Henri Matisse (1869-1954) developed a very colorful style as the leading figure of Les Fauves or “Wild Beasts” but later adjusted his style following extended travels abroad. One of …
When this French artist was experimenting to find his artistic identity, he changed the course of art history indefinitely. Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the leading figures of the Fauves, a group of Avant-Garde artists who were active for a few years in the first decade of the 20th century. The impact their revolutionary …
The first decade of the 20th century was an exciting time in the history of art. For decades, the foundation of modern art had been laid and it finally came to fruition. Many Avant-Garde artists stepped up a gear to produce some of their most famous works, including Henri Matisse (1869-1954). The French artist started …
There’s something special about a particular Matisse painting, and it’s not just the fact that it overflows with bright red colors. What initially started as a simple depiction of the studio of Henri Matisse (1869-1954), one of the most influential artists of the early 20th century, transformed into one of the most important paintings of …
Many of the most important and iconic paintings in art history weren’t received all that well when they were first exhibited. This applies to this masterpiece Henri Matisse (1869-1954), one of the most influential French artists of the modern era. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Le Bonheur …
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the most influential French artists in history. Although he is famously known for his colorful paintings, he was also a renowned draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor. Many art historians place Matisse at the same level as Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), his contemporary and colleague, albeit over a decade younger. He was …
When a couple of French artists formed a group, a new art movement emerged in the early 20th century. It set the tone for the future of the visual arts in the 20th century. The Fauvism artists also referred to as the “Fauves” or “Beasts” developed a style with extremely bright colors and would inspire …