Modern art, fauvism, impressionism and post-impressionism... Henri Matisse explored many artistic currents before finding his mark, the one that made him a world-famous painter. The French artist is, even today, very appreciated by art lovers, who rush to museums to admire his works. Do you want to learn about or deepen your knowledge of Matisse? Then here are your next destinations.
Luckily, in France and more precisely in Paris, several museums exhibit the paintings, drawings and sculptures of Henri Matisse. No excuse, therefore: we have everything at hand to discover or rediscover this fascinating artist.
Our artistic journey is divided into two paths: on the one hand, themodern art museums with the Pompidou Center and the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, and on the other hand the impressionist museums with the Orsay Museum and the Orangery Museum. Yes, Matisse was an amazing artist, with a rich and diverse career!
So here we go to the Centre Pompidou, to admire Matisse's paintings and sculptures. The Beaubourg center owns and exhibits several hundred works of the artist, including the painting of the Two Dancers, Jazz, the self-portrait of the painter, the sculpture Nude seated, arms behind the back, The Sadness of the King, the Violinist at the window, Blue Nude II, the Clown, the Odalisque with red panties...
The Museum of Modern Art in Paris has far fewer works, but it still enchants us with its room dedicated to Matisse, and especially with the famous painting The Dance.
We now head for the Musée d'Orsay, where we can see several iconic paintings by the painter. According to the current hangings, we can admire several nudes, studies, sculptures, portraits and landscapes created during the Fauvist and Impressionist period of the artist. You must see the painting Luxe, calme et volupté, but also the works Figure sitting on the ground, Nymph in the forest, Jeannette, Tiaré...
Finally, our stroll in the footsteps of Matisse ends at the Musée de l'Orangerie, which houses a small dozen paintings, including Nude draped extended, Odalisque bleue, The Three Sisters, the Boudoir ...
Paris is definitely a magical city for those who love art! We wish you a nice stroll, to meet Henri Matisse and his extraordinary works.
