Henri Matisse

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French artist Henri Matisse

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Also Known As	Henri-Émile-Benoît Matisse
Born	December 31, 1869 • France
Died	November 3, 1954 (aged 84) • Nice • France
Notable Works	“Blue Nude (Souvenir of Biskra)” • “Decorative Figure on an Ornamental Background” • “The Dance II” • “The Dinner Table”
Movement / Style	École de Paris • Fauvism

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French artist Henri Matisse

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