Henri Matisse Movement, Style, School or Type of Art: Fauvism Date and Place of Birth: December 31, 1869, Le Cateau–Cambrésis, France Life: His works are characterized by big blocks of bold, vibrant colors and a deceptive simplicity. He and Picasso are probably the two artists who had the greatest influence on the course of 20th century art. Important Works: Madame Matisse ("The Green Line"), 1905 La Joie de Vivre, 1905-06 The Dance, 1910 The Red Studio, 1911 Icarus, 1947 Date and Place of Death: November 3, 1954, Nice, France
Les Fauves French for The Wild Beasts A short-lived and loose grouping of early 20th century Modern artists Works emphasized painterly qualities and strong color over the representational or realistic values retained by Impressionism Fauvism as a style began around 1900 and continued beyond 1910 The movement lasted only three years, 1905–1907, and had three exhibitions The leaders of the movement were Henri Matisse and André Derain
Woman Reading 1894
Woman with the Hat 1904
Portrait of Madame Matisse (The green line) 1905
Red Bedroom, 1908
Goldfish, 1912
Le Rifain assis (Seated Riffian) Late 1912 or early 1913
La leçon de musique (The Music Lesson) 1917
Robe violette et Anemones 1937
La Musique 1939
Les Velours 1947
Icarus, 1947
Mille et une Nuits, 1950
Les Végétaux, 1952
King's Sadness, 1952
Blue Nude II, 1952
La Négresse, 1952
La Gerbe, 1953
The Snail 1953