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At the age of 21, he became seriously ill and needed an appendectomy. His mother worried he'd be bored during the recovery period, so she bought him a set of oil paints, brushes, and canvas. As soon as he was well enough to go back to work as a law clerk, he quit. Art became his passion.
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∙ 14y agoHe was inspired by post-impressioniest Paul Cezanne, Gauguin, Van Gogh, and Paul Signac. He was also inspired by Japanese art.
People, mainly women.
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∙ 14y agoThere is usually one and the same answer to those questions 'Why did XXX become an artist?' Because they felt they had the talent and the urge. It is as simple as that!
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∙ 15y agoHenri Matisse painted because he found that painting was his thing.
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∙ 15y agoBecause he wanted to produce pictures that couldn't be photographed . xxx
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∙ 14y agoHe decided that it was his thing.
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When did Henri Matisse Belgian doing art?
henri matisse started painting at the age of 20
The Beasts of the Sea painting by Henri Matisse is what style of art?
The style of the Beasts of the Sea by Henri Matisse: Fauvism
When did Henri Matisse begin to paint?
Henri Matisse's started art when he was 19 that is round about 1908
Where was the painting the dance by Henri Matisse created?
The Creole Dancer. 205 x 120 cm. Musée Matisse, Nice 1950
Why did Henri matisse call his painting the purple robe?
robe in french means dress
What was the name of Henri Matisse's first painting?
Me, Matisse
When did Henri Matisse Belgian doing art?
henri matisse started painting at the age of 20
The Beasts of the Sea painting by Henri Matisse is what style of art?
The style of the Beasts of the Sea by Henri Matisse: Fauvism
How did Henri matisse become a artist?
henri matisse became artist when his mother gave him a painting box there he knew he wanted to be a artist.
Who painted a painting named The Joy of Life?
Henri Matisse
When did Henri Matisse finish painting?
Not until he died in 1954.
What did Henri Matisse call the painting of his wife?
The Green Line.
What painting styles was Henri Matisse famous for?
Fauvism, which is a kind of Expressionism.
What kind of style did Henri matisse do on the painting zulma?
Paper cut
When did Henri Matisse create 'The Snail'?
In 1953. It is a paper cut-out, not an oil painting.
When did Henri Matisse begin to paint?
Henri Matisse's started art when he was 19 that is round about 1908
When did Henri Matisse's decoupage art start?
About 1945.
