Henri Matisse
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Henri Matisse
Summary
Henri Matisse is a human[1]. His place of birth was Le Cateau-Cambrésis[2]. He was born on December 31, 1869[3]. He passed away in Nice[4]. He died on November 3, 1954[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], printmaker[8], lithographer[9], and graphic artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,149 views/month, #5,006 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Henri Matisse's place of birth was Le Cateau-Cambrésis[2].
- Henri Matisse died in Nice[4].
- Henri Matisse was born on December 31, 1869[3].
- Henri Matisse died on November 3, 1954[5].
- Henri Matisse is buried at Cimetière de Cimiez[12].
- Among Henri Matisse's spouses was Amélie Parayre[13].
- A child of Henri Matisse was Marguerite Duthuit Faure[14].
- A child of Henri Matisse was Jean Gérard Matisse[15].
- A child of Henri Matisse was Pierre Matisse[16].
- Henri Matisse held citizenship in France[17].
- French was Henri Matisse's native language[18].
- Henri Matisse's professions included painter[6].
- Henri Matisse's professions included sculptor[7].
- Henri Matisse worked as a printmaker[8].
- Henri Matisse worked as a lithographer[9].
- Henri Matisse worked as a graphic artist[10].
- Henri Matisse worked as a draftsperson[19].
- Henri Matisse's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20].
- Henri Matisse was educated at Académie Julian[21].
- A notable work attributed to Henri Matisse is Blue Nude[22].
- A notable work attributed to Henri Matisse is The Joy of Life[23].
- A notable work attributed to Henri Matisse is The Dessert: Harmony in Red (The Red Room)[24].
- A notable work attributed to Henri Matisse is Woman with a hat[25].
- A notable work attributed to Henri Matisse is Dance[26].
- Henri Matisse received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Le Cateau-Cambrésis[2], Henri Matisse… he was born on December 31, 1869[3]. French was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and Académie Julian[21], an art academy[32], in France[33], founded in 1867[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], printmaker[8], lithographer[9], graphic artist[10], and draftsperson[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Blue Nude[22], a painting[35], founded in 1907[36]; The Joy of Life[23], a painting[37], founded in 1906[38]; The Dessert: Harmony in Red (The Red Room)[24], a painting[39], founded in 1907[40]; Woman with a hat[25], a painting[41], founded in 1905[42]; and Dance[26], a painting series[43], founded in 1910[44].
Recognition
Henri Matisse received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].
Personal Life
Among Henri Matisse's spouses was Amélie Parayre[13]. Children include Marguerite Duthuit Faure[14], an art model[45], 1894–1982[46], of France[47]; Jean Gérard Matisse[15], a sculptor[48], 1899–1976[49], of France[50]; and Pierre Matisse[16], an art collector[51], 1900–1989[52], of France[53]. His religion is recorded as atheism[54].
Death and Burial
Henri Matisse died on November 3, 1954[5]. He died in Nice[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[55]. Burial took place at Cimetière de Cimiez[12].
Why It Matters
Henri Matisse ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,149 views/month, #5,006 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Wassily Kandinsky[58], a painter[59], 1866–1944[60], of Russian Empire[61], specialised in painting[62]; Marc Chagall[63], a painter[64], 1887–1985[65], of France[66], awarded the Carnegie Prize[67]; Nicholas Roerich[68], a philosopher[69], 1874–1947[70], of Russian Empire[71], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[72], specialised in philosophy[73]; Dick Bruna[74], a writer[75], 1927–2017[76], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[77], awarded the Golden Paintbrush[78], specialised in children's and young adult literature[79]; Juan Gris[80], a painter[81], 1887–1927[82], of Spain[83], specialised in painting[84]; and Albert Marquet[85], a painter[86], 1875–1947[87], of France[88], specialised in erotic art[89].
Works attributed to him include Jazz[90].
FAQs
Where was Henri Matisse born?
Henri Matisse's place of birth was Le Cateau-Cambrésis[2].
Where did Henri Matisse die?
Henri Matisse died in Nice[4].
Who was Henri Matisse married to?
Henri Matisse's spouses include Amélie Parayre[13].
What did Henri Matisse do for work?
Henri Matisse worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], printmaker[8], lithographer[9], and graphic artist[10].
Where did Henri Matisse go to school?
Henri Matisse was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20] and Académie Julian[21].
What awards did Henri Matisse receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].
Who did Henri Matisse influence?
Henri Matisse has been cited as an influence by Wassily Kandinsky[58], Marc Chagall[63], Nicholas Roerich[68], and Dick Bruna[74].