Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954)

Henri Matisse, born in 1869 in Le Cateau-Cambrésis, France, was a pioneering artist known for his bold use of color and innovative forms. Originally trained in law, he turned to art after a period of illness and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts under Gustave Moreau. As leader of the Fauvist movement he created…