Henri MatisseFrench, 1869–1954Oceania, the Sky
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Oceania, the Sky” now? Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Not on view at present. Checked October 12, 2026.
National Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C., United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 1972.75.2
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- National Gallery of Art
- Image: National Gallery of Art — © the artist or rights holder
In the life of Henri Matisse
The whole life1943–1949 · Residence
villa Le Rêve
1944
Wife and Daughter Arrested by the Gestapo
Matisse's wife and daughter were arrested by the Gestapo for their involvement in Resistance activities.
1947
Meeting Pierre Couturier
Matisse met the Dominican priest Pierre Couturier; their conversations gave rise to the idea of a chapel for the convent at Vence. In early December 1947 the artist drew up the plan of work.
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