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

“Hey,” -Henri Matisse, probably. 👋 Have you stopped by Etched in Memory: Matisse’s Early Portraits? Beginning in 1914, Matisse made dozens of intimate portraits of family and friends in his inner circle. 14 of these etchings are on view now! 📍 Check them out in the The Jay McKean Fisher Gallery in The Ruth R. Marder Center for Matisse Studies through Apr. 21. Want more Matisse? Make an appointment to visit the Matisse Center at the link in our bio. . 📷 Installation views of Etched in Memory:

8.4K views · 122 reactions | Henri - Émile - Benoît Matisse was a #Painter, #Engraver, #Illustrator and #Sculptor French. #Matisse is one of the best known artists of the twentieth century, the most prominent exponent of the artistic movement of the Fauves. #Art #Arte #Matisse #ArtProfiling | ArtProfiling | Facebook