Matisse, Henri

Cultural

A French painter and sculptor of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Matisse, known for his brilliant colors and bold brushstrokes, had a major influence on modern art.

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The gift includes works by several artists who had been previously unrepresented at the museum, including Matisse, Henri Fantin-Latour, Amedeo Modigliani and Alfred Sisley.

From New York Times

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