Henri Matisse French, 1869-1954

Explore the vibrant splendor of Henri Matisse's 'Harmony in Red,' a masterful painting that exemplifies the artist's revolutionary use of color and pattern. This striking piece, dominated by a rich red tableau, depicts a serene domestic scene with a woman
Henri Matisse, The Dessert: Harmony in Red, 1908
Henri Matisse (1869-1954), a French artist, was one of the undisputed masters of 20th-century art, renowned for his use of color and fluid, original draughtsmanship. A leading figure of Fauvism, Matisse's career spanned over a half-century, marked by a range of works from paintings and drawings to sculpture and cut-outs. His art, characterized by its vibrancy and flat, expressive shapes, profoundly influenced modern art, emphasizing color over form to express emotion.