The Horse, the Equestrienne, and the Clown
Henri Matisse
published 1947
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color stencil in gouache
Dimensions
sheet: 42.1 x 65 cm (16 9/16 x 25 9/16 in.)
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Keck
Accession Number
1980.8.5
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...