Question 1

How many paintings did Matisse paint?

Accepted Answer

The exact number of paintings that Matisse painted isn't known. Art historians have determined that the French artist produced at least 1,000 works over the course of his life. Roughly half of these pieces are thought to be paintings. Some of his most famous paintings include Le Bonheur de Vive, Blue Nude, The Green Stripe and L'Atelier Rouge. Explore an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.

Question 2

How much is a Matisse painting worth?

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A Matisse painting is typically worth anywhere from a few thousand dollars to $1 million, on average. Matisse's “L'Odlisque, harmonie bleue” fetched $33.6 million dollars at auction. Therefore, the price of a Matisse painting can vary depending on period, condition, and style.

Question 3

What are some of Henri Matisse’s most famous paintings?

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Some of Henri Matisse's most famous paintings include Le Bonheur de Vivre, Blue Nude (Souvenir de Biskra), Woman with a Hat, Music, The Green Stripe and L'Atelier Rouge. Matisse also worked as a draftsman, printmaker and sculptor. Regardless of what medium he was working in, the French artist was a master of color. Although classically trained at the Académie Julian in Paris, he abandoned traditional techniques and genres to pioneer a style all his own, marked by quick gestural strokes and fluid contours. Find an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.

Question 4

Why did Henri Matisse stop painting?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse stopped painting due to health concerns. In 1941, the French artist required surgery for cancer and used a wheelchair afterward. The physical limitations of his disability made it difficult for the artist to continue to produce both paintings and sculptures. However, he adapted by cutting shapes from colored paper for creative new works. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Henri Matisse art from some of the world's top dealers and galleries.

Question 5

Who did Matisse influence?

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Matisse influenced a large number of artists. During his lifetime, his paintings, marked by quick, gestural strokes and fluid contours, informed many of his contemporaries in the Fauvist movement, such as Albert Marquet and Georges Rouault. Matisse's influence can also be seen in the works of Wassily Kandinsky, Marc Chagall, David Hockney, Richard Diebenkorn and Juan Gris. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent also drew inspiration from Matisse's pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Henri Matisse art.

Question 6

Who was Matisse influenced by?

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Matisse was influenced by a number of other artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gaugin, Paul Signac and Gustave Moreau. The French painter, sculptor and craftsman also drew inspiration from the flattened forms of figures in medieval and early Renaissance paintings, such as in how he approached nudes. Rejecting strict realism, he distilled forms into their essential parts and then translated these into voluptuous, rounded contours. Explore a range of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.

Question 7

Was Matisse an Impressionist?

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No, Matisse was not an Impressionist. Art historians typically classify his work as part of Post-Impressionism, a movement that turned away from the naturalism of Impressionism and focused even more on conveying emotions through painting. Along with fellow painter André Derain, Matisse was also the leading proponent of Fauvism, a movement whose name is derived from the French word for "wild beast." Marked by vibrant hues, Fauvist paintings like Matisse's famous 1906 composition Le Bonheur de vivre use wild, active brushstrokes and a palette unconstrained by nature, resulting in visuals like women with purple skin and trees with orange leaves. Often, these compositions unite pure color with the white of the exposed canvas to create a sense of transparency and light. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Henri Matisse art.

Question 8

What is the difference between Matisse and Picasso?

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The difference between Matisse and Picasso is that their work is associated with different art movements. Henri Matisse was a leading proponent of Fauvism, a movement whose name is derived from the French word for "wild beast.” Marked by vibrant hues, Fauvist paintings like Matisse’s famous 1906 composition Le Bonheur de vivre have wild, active brushstrokes and a palette unconstrained by nature, resulting in imagery like women with purple skin and trees with orange leaves. Although his work evolved over the course of his career, Pablo Picasso is best known for his association with the Cubist movement, which he is credited with founding with Georges Braque. In Cubist works, reality gets fragmented into flat, geometric forms. Shop a collection of Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.

Question 9

What was Henri Matisse famous for?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse was famous for his work as a draftsman, sculptor, printmaker and painter. He is especially well known for his use of color. Although classically trained at the Académie Julian in Paris, he quickly abandoned traditional techniques and genres to pioneer a style all his own, marked by quick gestural strokes and fluid contours. Along with fellow painter André Derain, Matisse was the leading proponent of Fauvism, a movement whose name is derived from the French word for "wild beast." Marked by vibrant hues, Fauvist paintings like Matisse's famous 1906 composition Le bonheur de vivre use wild, active brushstrokes and a palette unconstrained by nature. Shop an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.

Question 10

When did Henri Matisse create Icarus?

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Henri Matisse created Icarus in 1947. It was printed using a stencil technique and was later included among 20 other pieces in his book Jazz. Shop a selection of Matisse’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 11

What is Henri Matisse’s art style?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse's art style is associated with several movements, including Postimpressionism and Fauvism. He was also the leading proponent of Fauvism, a movement with a name derived from the French word for "wild beast." Marked by vibrant hues, Fauvist paintings like Matisse's famous 1906 composition Le Bonheur de Vivre use wild, active brushstrokes and a palette unconstrained by nature, resulting in women with purple skin and trees with orange leaves. Often, these compositions unite pure color with the white of the exposed canvas to create a sense of transparency and light. Shop a variety of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.

Question 12

How did Matisse make his cut-outs?

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Matisse originally used cut-outs to plot his paintings, but as he aged he found it more difficult to paint and turned to cut-outs as his primary form of art. Using sheets of paper and scissors, he would cut-out shapes and then arrange them onto paper or a canvas. He did have assistants paint the pieces of paper in his later years as his range of movement was severely restricted but his artistic vision was not. Shop a selection of Matisse pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 13

How did Henri Matisse influence art?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse, throughout his decades-long career, had a number of different impacts upon the art world. However, his seminal works in so-called Fauvism (French for ‘wild beast’) set him apart from the start. With strident use of color and seemingly wild brushwork, works from Matisse’s formative periods are among the most highly sought after by collectors. You’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Matisse pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 14

How much is an original Matisse worth?

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Question 15

What is Henri Matisse's artistic style called?

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Henri Matisse's artistic style is largely classified as Fauvism. His colorful, expressive paintings also helped to influence Expressionist art. Some of the French artist's most famous paintings include Blue Nudes, La Danse and Le Bonheur de Vivre. Find a collection of Henri Matisse on 1stDibs.

Question 16

How many cut-outs did Matisse make?

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Henri Matisse made more than 100 cut-outs. The French artist began producing them in the 1930s and continued to create them until his death in 1954. He described his process as "cutting into color." On 1stDibs, find a range of Henri Matisse art.

Question 17

What was Henri Matisse's last piece of art?

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Henri Matisse's last painting was completed in 1951, and was titled Woman in Yellow Blouse. He also created a piece called The Swimming Pool, in 1952, which featured cutouts of divers and sea creatures in hues of blue. Shop a selection of Henri Matisse pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 18

Who painted the Jesus painting?

Accepted Answer

There are many artists who have painted a Jesus painting. The most famous painting of Jesus is in The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci.

Question 19

Which famous painting was painted on cardboard?

Accepted Answer

The famous painting that was painted on cardboard is The Scream. Edvard Munch actually produced four versions of the widely known painting that represents struggles with fear and anxiety. Reportedly, the reason for the artist's choice of materials was that cardboard was significantly less expensive than canvas. Shop an assortment of Edvard Munch art on 1stDibs.

Question 20

How many paintings did Kandinsky paint?

Accepted Answer

No one knows for sure how many paintings Kandinsky painted over the course of his life. Art historians estimate that he produced at least 500 oil paintings. However, there may be considerably more works that are forever lost. Because the Nazis labeled Kandinsky a degenerate, it is possible that a great number of his pieces were destroyed during the 1930s and ’40s. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Wassily Kandinsky art.

Paintings By Matisse

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Frantisek FlorianCANVAS 184, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2022

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Frantisek FlorianCANVAS 160, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2021

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Frantisek FlorianCANVAS 162, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2021

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, Canal St-Martin, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, Le trois-mâts au plein, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, L Hôtel du Nord, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, Avignon. Le motif de Jongkind, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, St-Paul-de-Vence, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, St-Matthieu. Le Sémaphore, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, Rotterdam, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, Antibes, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, Antibes, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, Antibes. L eucalyptus, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, St-Tropez. Le jardin, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, Pont des Arts, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Signac, St-Tropez, Signac Dessins (after), 1950

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Anne IerardiStudy in Green, Original Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2020

Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Prints

Fernand Léger1956 Fernand Leger Mourlot Exhibition Poster, 1956

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Paintings

Copy of a Red Flower Still Life Painting

Early 20th Century American Paintings

Manierre Dawson (American, 1887-1969) Abstract oil painting on canvas

1910s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Manierre Dawson"Upper Street" Manierre Dawson, Cubism, Abstract Pastels, Cityscape, 1912

1980s Pop Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Alan DavieVibrant Alan Davie Scottish Colorful Surrealist British Pop Art Village Painting, 1982

1960s Post-Modern Landscape Paintings

Jacques Potin“La Place de Deauville”, Circa 1965

1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Frederico DomondonBlue Lake in Summer Landscape, c.1990s

1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Frederico DomondonFloral Arch and Green Lake Landscapeq, 1995

1920s Fauvist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Raoul DufyProjet de Tissus - Fauvist Flowers Watercolor Gouache by Raoul Dufy, c.1920

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Prints

Marcel MoulyThe Gondolas in the Front of St. Georges at Night, c.1980

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Kelly CarmodyThe Black Chair, 2022

1990s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Frederico DomondonModernist Straw Flower Still Life

1920s Fauvist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Raoul DufyFleurs et Papillons - Fauvist Flowers Watercolor Gouache by Raoul Dufy, c.1920

1920s Fauvist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Raoul DufyProjet de Tissus - Fauvist Still Life Study Gouache by Raoul Dufy, c.1920

Early 1900s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Louis ValtatAntique, Pencil Portrait of a Woman, circa 1905

1910s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Amedeo ModiglianiPortrait of Berthe Lipchitz - Modern Portrait Pencil Drawing - Amedeo Modigliani, 1916

1980s Abstract Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Jane PiperUntitled Floral Still Life, 1980

1980s Abstract Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Jane PiperUntitled Floral Still Life, 1980

1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Joan MiróJoan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953, 1953

1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Joan MiróJoan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953, 1953

1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Joan MiróJoan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953, 1953

1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Joan MiróJoan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953, 1953

1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Frantisek Florian
CANVAS 184, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2022

Frantisek Florian
CANVAS 160, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2021

Frantisek Florian
CANVAS 162, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2021

Anne Ierardi
Study in Green, Original Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2020

Fernand Léger
1956 Fernand Leger Mourlot Exhibition Poster, 1956

Manierre Dawson
"Upper Street" Manierre Dawson, Cubism, Abstract Pastels, Cityscape, 1912

Alan Davie
Vibrant Alan Davie Scottish Colorful Surrealist British Pop Art Village Painting, 1982

Jacques Potin
“La Place de Deauville”, Circa 1965

Frederico Domondon
Blue Lake in Summer Landscape, c.1990s

Frederico Domondon
Floral Arch and Green Lake Landscapeq, 1995

Raoul Dufy
Projet de Tissus - Fauvist Flowers Watercolor Gouache by Raoul Dufy, c.1920

Marcel Mouly
The Gondolas in the Front of St. Georges at Night, c.1980

Kelly Carmody
The Black Chair, 2022

Frederico Domondon
Modernist Straw Flower Still Life

Raoul Dufy
Fleurs et Papillons - Fauvist Flowers Watercolor Gouache by Raoul Dufy, c.1920

Raoul Dufy
Projet de Tissus - Fauvist Still Life Study Gouache by Raoul Dufy, c.1920

Louis Valtat
Antique, Pencil Portrait of a Woman, circa 1905

Amedeo Modigliani
Portrait of Berthe Lipchitz - Modern Portrait Pencil Drawing - Amedeo Modigliani, 1916

Jane Piper
Untitled Floral Still Life, 1980

Jane Piper
Untitled Floral Still Life, 1980

Joan Miró
Joan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953, 1953

Joan Miró
Joan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953, 1953

Joan Miró
Joan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953, 1953

Joan Miró
Joan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953, 1953

Joan Miró
Joan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953, 1953

Joan Miró
Joan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953, 1953

Aaron Fink
Hot Pepper by Aaron Fink, 1993

Jeffrey Hargrave
Matisse Cutout Inspired Small Painting by Jeffrey Hargrave, 2017

Jeffrey Hargrave
Matisse Cutout Inspired Small Painting by Jeffrey Hargrave, 2017

Claudia Fauth
Abstract Painting Homage á Matisse, M 11, 2021 by Claudia Fauth, 2021

Jeffrey Hargrave
Matisse Negro Cutout, Small Painting on Paper by Jeffrey Hargrave, 2017

Lincoln Perry
Seated Woman (Zhana Indoors), 2006

Albrecht Behmel
Albrecht Behmel, Dancing with Matisse, Acrylic on Canvas, 2017

Jane Piper
Baltzell, 1987-89

Henri Matisse
Vue de Belle-île by Henri Matisse, 1897