Henri Matisse was born on December 31, 1869 in France. French modernist artist well known for his paintings 'Woman with a Hat,' 'The Dance,' and 'Red Room.' Along with Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp, he developed the use of plastic arts in the early 20th century.
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💰Henri Matisse Net worth: 60 million
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About
French modernist Artist well known for his paintings 'Woman with a Hat,' 'The Dance,' and 'Red Room.' Along with Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp, he developed the use of plastic arts in the early 20th century.
Before Fame
He began painting at age 20 while recovering from appendicitis. He had two of his paintings purchased by the state after five of them were displayed at the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts salon in 1896.
Trivia
His painting "Woman with a Hat" caused great controversy for its liberal use of color.
Family Life
His father was highly disappointed by his decision to become an Artist. He married Amelie Noellie Parayre in 1898, and the couple had two sons.
Associated With
His artistic style was greatly influenced by that of Vincent van Gogh.
