Henri MatisseFrench, 1869–1954Blue Pot and Lemon
May one see it?
Yes, receiving visitors
State Hermitage Museum
Room436Saint Petersburg, Russia
On public display.
- Checked
- 29 Aug 2026
- In this state since
- Aug 30, 2026
- Source
- The museum's own collection data
Particulars
- Accession number
- ГЭ-7698
In the catalog
Sources
- State Hermitage Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 29 Aug 2026
- Image: State Hermitage Museum — Museum open access
Meanwhile, in the life of Henri Matisse
The whole lifesummer 1896
Meeting John Peter Russell
On the island of Belle-Île, Matisse met the Australian painter John Peter Russell, who introduced him to Impressionism and the work of Van Gogh and explained colour theory to him. Matisse later called Russell his teacher.
1896
Debut at the Salon of the Société Nationale
Five of Matisse's paintings were shown at the Salon of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts; two were purchased by the state. At the suggestion of Puvis de Chavannes, he became an associate member of the Salon.
8 January 1898
Married: Amélie Parayre
10 January 1898
Marriage to Amélie Parayre
Matisse married Amélie Parayre, the daughter of a schoolteacher from Toulouse. The marriage produced sons Jean and Pierre; his wife and his daughter Marguerite became the artist's favourite models.
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
