Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was a master of color and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Celebrated for his bold Fauvist paintings, he used vibrant hues, fluid lines, and simplified forms to express emotion rather than realism. Matisse believed art should offer comfort and joy, and his radiant canvases-alive with pattern, light, and movement-reflect that vision. His work forever changed modern art, showing how color alone could transform the way we see the world. #HenriMatiss