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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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Since he was a teenager, the 45-year-old has been practising Behzad's celebrated miniature art style, which inspired French artist Henri Matisse.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

There, she drew inspiration from several artists, especially Matisse and the Fauves, who emboldened her penchant for brilliant colors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Officials have not yet released a detailed list of the stolen works, but according to Folha de São Paulo newspaper, a collage Matisse made for the limited-edition art book Jazz is among those taken.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Matisse is widely considered to be one of the 20th Century's most influential artists and art critics say the value of the stolen works is "incalculable".

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

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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