Collecting guide: the life and art of Henri Matisse

An overview of the endlessly innovative French artist, from his love of textiles to his mastery of colour and line in his paintings, prints, drawings and cut-outs. Illustrated with works offered at Christie’s

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Matisse modeling Grand nu assis in his Nice studio, mid-1920s. Photo: Ewing Galloway / UIG / Bridgeman Images. Artwork: © 2024 Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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