
Henri MatisseFrancia, 1869–1954Si può ammirare?
Amsterdam, Paesi Bassi
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‘In my drawings of that time you can see that I was trying to be like Matisse, without imitating him. I took over what I could use.’ While Bruna in no way pretended to measure up to Matisse, there are evident similarities – and differences – between their work.
Matisse’s lines are rounder, more fluid, and display a greater variation in thickness. Bruna included more details
Rijksmuseum
1943–1949 · Residenza
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.
3 novembre 1954
Died