Question 1

What is Henri Matisse’s art style?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse's art style is associated with several movements, including Postimpressionism and Fauvism. He was also the leading proponent of Fauvism, a movement with a name derived from the French word for "wild beast." Marked by vibrant hues, Fauvist paintings like Matisse's famous 1906 composition Le Bonheur de Vivre use wild, active brushstrokes and a palette unconstrained by nature, resulting in women with purple skin and trees with orange leaves. Often, these compositions unite pure color with the white of the exposed canvas to create a sense of transparency and light. Shop a variety of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.

Question 2

How did Henri Matisse influence art?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse, throughout his decades-long career, had a number of different impacts upon the art world. However, his seminal works in so-called Fauvism (French for ‘wild beast’) set him apart from the start. With strident use of color and seemingly wild brushwork, works from Matisse’s formative periods are among the most highly sought after by collectors. You’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Matisse pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 3

Who did Matisse influence?

Accepted Answer

Matisse influenced a large number of artists. During his lifetime, his paintings, marked by quick, gestural strokes and fluid contours, informed many of his contemporaries in the Fauvist movement, such as Albert Marquet and Georges Rouault. Matisse's influence can also be seen in the works of Wassily Kandinsky, Marc Chagall, David Hockney, Richard Diebenkorn and Juan Gris. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent also drew inspiration from Matisse's pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Henri Matisse art.

Question 4

Who was Matisse influenced by?

Accepted Answer

Matisse was influenced by a number of other artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gaugin, Paul Signac and Gustave Moreau. The French painter, sculptor and craftsman also drew inspiration from the flattened forms of figures in medieval and early Renaissance paintings, such as in how he approached nudes. Rejecting strict realism, he distilled forms into their essential parts and then translated these into voluptuous, rounded contours. Explore a range of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.

Question 5

Was Matisse an Impressionist?

Accepted Answer

No, Matisse was not an Impressionist. Art historians typically classify his work as part of Post-Impressionism, a movement that turned away from the naturalism of Impressionism and focused even more on conveying emotions through painting. Along with fellow painter André Derain, Matisse was also the leading proponent of Fauvism, a movement whose name is derived from the French word for "wild beast." Marked by vibrant hues, Fauvist paintings like Matisse's famous 1906 composition Le Bonheur de vivre use wild, active brushstrokes and a palette unconstrained by nature, resulting in visuals like women with purple skin and trees with orange leaves. Often, these compositions unite pure color with the white of the exposed canvas to create a sense of transparency and light. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Henri Matisse art.

Question 6

What was Henri Matisse's last piece of art?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse's last painting was completed in 1951, and was titled Woman in Yellow Blouse. He also created a piece called The Swimming Pool, in 1952, which featured cutouts of divers and sea creatures in hues of blue. Shop a selection of Henri Matisse pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 7

What was Henri Matisse famous for?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse was famous for his work as a draftsman, sculptor, printmaker and painter. He is especially well known for his use of color. Although classically trained at the Académie Julian in Paris, he quickly abandoned traditional techniques and genres to pioneer a style all his own, marked by quick gestural strokes and fluid contours. Along with fellow painter André Derain, Matisse was the leading proponent of Fauvism, a movement whose name is derived from the French word for "wild beast." Marked by vibrant hues, Fauvist paintings like Matisse's famous 1906 composition Le bonheur de vivre use wild, active brushstrokes and a palette unconstrained by nature. Shop an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.

Question 8

When did Henri Matisse create Icarus?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse created Icarus in 1947. It was printed using a stencil technique and was later included among 20 other pieces in his book Jazz. Shop a selection of Matisse’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 9

What are some of Henri Matisse’s most famous paintings?

Accepted Answer

Some of Henri Matisse's most famous paintings include Le Bonheur de Vivre, Blue Nude (Souvenir de Biskra), Woman with a Hat, Music, The Green Stripe and L'Atelier Rouge. Matisse also worked as a draftsman, printmaker and sculptor. Regardless of what medium he was working in, the French artist was a master of color. Although classically trained at the Académie Julian in Paris, he abandoned traditional techniques and genres to pioneer a style all his own, marked by quick gestural strokes and fluid contours. Find an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.

Question 10

Why did Henri Matisse stop painting?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse stopped painting due to health concerns. In 1941, the French artist required surgery for cancer and used a wheelchair afterward. The physical limitations of his disability made it difficult for the artist to continue to produce both paintings and sculptures. However, he adapted by cutting shapes from colored paper for creative new works. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Henri Matisse art from some of the world's top dealers and galleries.

Question 11

How many paintings did Matisse paint?

Accepted Answer

The exact number of paintings that Matisse painted isn't known. Art historians have determined that the French artist produced at least 1,000 works over the course of his life. Roughly half of these pieces are thought to be paintings. Some of his most famous paintings include Le Bonheur de Vive, Blue Nude, The Green Stripe and L'Atelier Rouge. Explore an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.

Question 12

How much is an original Matisse worth?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

How did Matisse make his cut-outs?

Accepted Answer

Matisse originally used cut-outs to plot his paintings, but as he aged he found it more difficult to paint and turned to cut-outs as his primary form of art. Using sheets of paper and scissors, he would cut-out shapes and then arrange them onto paper or a canvas. He did have assistants paint the pieces of paper in his later years as his range of movement was severely restricted but his artistic vision was not. Shop a selection of Matisse pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 14

How much is a Matisse painting worth?

Accepted Answer

A Matisse painting is typically worth anywhere from a few thousand dollars to $1 million, on average. Matisse's “L'Odlisque, harmonie bleue” fetched $33.6 million dollars at auction. Therefore, the price of a Matisse painting can vary depending on period, condition, and style.

Question 15

What is Henri Matisse's artistic style called?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse's artistic style is largely classified as Fauvism. His colorful, expressive paintings also helped to influence Expressionist art. Some of the French artist's most famous paintings include Blue Nudes, La Danse and Le Bonheur de Vivre. Find a collection of Henri Matisse on 1stDibs.

Question 16

How many cut-outs did Matisse make?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse made more than 100 cut-outs. The French artist began producing them in the 1930s and continued to create them until his death in 1954. He described his process as "cutting into color." On 1stDibs, find a range of Henri Matisse art.

Question 17

What is conceptual art in contemporary art?

Accepted Answer

In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.

Question 18

What is the difference between art and fine art?

Accepted Answer

Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.

Question 19

What kind of art is Western art?

Accepted Answer

Western art can reference art made in the American West, typically at the end of the 19th century. It can also reference any type of art that comes from the “west,” meaning a region that shares a European tradition, including the United States and Canada. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

Question 20

What type of art is KAWS’s art?

Accepted Answer

Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.

Art By Matisse

Early 1900s Modern Paintings

Henri MatisseHenri Matisse Pencil Of Nude By Chair From Matisse Estate, 1900

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Henri Matisse "Fruits" Black & White Lithograph by Henri Matisse

2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Sophie MatisseFlight by Sophie Matisse, 2014, 2014

Early 1900s Modern Abstract Paintings

Henri MatisseHenri Matisse Crayon Drawing Direct from Matisse Estate, 1900

Early 1900s Aesthetic Movement Paintings

Henri MatisseHenri Matisse Drawing Of A Nude Torso From Matisse Estate, 1900

2010s Prints and Multiples

Sophie MatisseHis Master's Voice by Sophie Matisse, 2014

2010s Prints and Multiples

Sophie MatisseOn Air by Sophie Matisse, 2014, 2014

2010s Prints and Multiples

Sophie Matisse"B Clear" by Sophie Matisse, 2014, 2014

1960s Prints and Multiples

Musée Matisse Danseuse Créole After Henri Matisse, 1965, 1965

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Fusain, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Fusain, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Fusain, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Fusain, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Plume, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Fusain, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Fusain, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Fusain, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Plume, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Fusain, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Plume, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Plume, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Fusain, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Plume, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Plume, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Plume, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Pinceau, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Matisse, Crayon, Dessins de Henri-Matisse (after), 1925

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse Pencil Of Nude By Chair From Matisse Estate, 1900

Sophie Matisse
Flight by Sophie Matisse, 2014, 2014

Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse Crayon Drawing Direct from Matisse Estate, 1900

Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse Drawing Of A Nude Torso From Matisse Estate, 1900

Sophie Matisse
His Master's Voice by Sophie Matisse, 2014

Sophie Matisse
On Air by Sophie Matisse, 2014, 2014

Sophie Matisse
"B Clear" by Sophie Matisse, 2014, 2014