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The Joy of Life

by Henri Matisse · 1906

The Joy of Life by Henri Matisse

Artist

Henri Émile Benoît Matisse was a French visual artist, known for both his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter.

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Artwork

The Joy of Life by Henri Matisse (1906) is currently displayed at Fondation Barnes.

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Quick facts

Artist
Henri Matisse
Year
1906
Movement
Fauvism
Country
France
Location
Fondation Barnes
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