
Henri MatisseFrench, 1869–1954May one see it?
Saint Petersburg, Russia
On public display.
1899
Meeting André Derain
After leaving the École des Beaux-Arts, Matisse enrolled in the classes of Eugène Carrière, where he met André Derain, Jean Puy, Jules Flandrin, and Maurice de Vlaminck.
10 November 1899
Son born: Jean Gérard Matisse
13 June 1900
Son born: Pierre Matisse