Figure décorative
Henri Matisse
1908
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
height: 73.03 cm (28 3/4 in.) gross weight: 41.731 kg (92 lb.)
Classification
Sculpture
Department
CMC
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Victoria and Roger Sant
Accession Number
2011.9.1
About the Artist
Henri Matisse · 1869–1954
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a French painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and the greatest colorist of his era. Born in Le Cateau-Cambresis in northern France, Matisse initially studied law before discovering his passion for art during a period of convalescence at age 20. He became the leading figure of F...