matisse. bathers by a river march 1909-10, may – november 1913 and summer 1916-17
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Matisse
Henri Matisse is a french artist bornin 1869. His father was a grain merchant andhis mother a hat maker and china painter. Hisinterest in art did not come into play untilafter he attended law school in 1887 thenworked as a clerk in a law firm until 1889.
His mother brought him some art supplies during a period of convalescence following an appendicitis attack. He discovered a“kind of paradise” and decided to attendart school. He father was not in favor of this but then relented.
1891 – Matisse studies art in Paris, first with two well known artist/teachers and thenfinally at Ecole des Beaux Arts where he earns a reputation as the rebellious member ofthe class
The Maid, 1896
The Study of Gustav Moreau, 1894-95
1905 – Matisse and other Fauve artists (wild ones) exhibit in a room at the Salon d’ AntomereBy this time his work demonstrates an interest in primitive art – he gets attacks on his works. In 1906 he meets Picasso and they become great friends and rivals.
Self-portrait 1900
The green line, 1905 Pastoral 1905
Matisse divides his time between the south of France and Paris from 1920’s through 1939. He paints, sculpts and designs stage sets and costumes for the ballet. He establishes newrelationships with two new American art collectors which bring him new commissions.By 1930 his work shows bolder simplification.
The Moorish floor 1921
Nude lying on her back 1927Large reclining nude 1935
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