Matisse

American

[ma-tees] / maˈtis /

noun

Henri 1869–1954, French painter.

Matisse British

/ matis /

noun

Henri (ɑ̃ri). 1869–1954, French painter and sculptor; leader of Fauvism

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By agreeing to a one-year deal with free agent forward Matisse Thybulle on Monday, the Lakers brought their roster up to 16 guaranteed contracts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

He was a dedicated reader and student of art, paying homage in his work to Picasso and Cubism as well as to Monet, Matisse, Van Gogh and Cézanne.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

Recent auctions at Sotheby’s and Phillips generated $419 million, including a record $48.4 million sale of a Matisse painting.

From Barron's ● May 26, 2026

Its gallery boasts works by Picasso and Matisse, and a Catch Hospitality restaurant is on the way.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

The carving, to my taste, is beautifully done, as graphically elegant, despite the gory subject matter, as a Matisse.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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