The Master of Color: Henri Matisse Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was a French painter, sculptor and draftsman, widely regarded as one of the most important artists of the 20th century and a leading figure of Fauvism. He is known for his bold use of color and fluid, expressive line, creating works that emphasize harmony, balance and emotional clarity rather than realistic detail. Matisse’s style evolved from early Impressionist influences to vibrant, simplified forms and in his later years he develop

8.8K views · 673 reactions | Henri Matisse’s ‘Danseuse assise dans un fauteuil’ is a quintessential example of the artist's sensuous odalisques, painted in the early 1940s before he turned his hand, and scissors, to his famous cut-outs. https://bit.ly/30BYZU0 | Sotheby's | Facebook