
Henri MatisseFrança, 1869–1954Será possível contemplá-la?
Atenas, Grécia
O dono é conhecido. Se hoje está exposta, o museu não o diz, e adivinhar não é da nossa competência.
1941
Cancer and a Difficult Operation
Matisse was diagnosed with duodenal cancer; the operation was successful, but complications nearly cost him his life. Three months confined to bed led to the birth of a new technique — compositions of cut paper.
1943–1949 · Residência
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.