Henri Matisse's love of painting began when he contracted appendicitis and was on bed rest. After studying in St. Tropez, he joined a group called the “Fauves” who used color in a very non-traditional ...

How did Matisse start painting, what was he passionate about, and what stands behind his vividly colored paintings? Let’s discover 10 facts about Henri Matisse! Henri Matisse initially studied ...

The French painter, sculptor and designer, Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. He continued creating highly original works well into his eighties. Matisse ...

And, oh yeah, he’s also the great-grandson of the French painter and sculptor Henri Matisse ... to the French artist, Matisse says. He doesn’t use his name to market his products, and he ...

This story has been updated to correct the value of the artworks. Some of the biggest ... Salvador Dali and Henri Matisse - which were gifts to the gallery from the late American collectors ...