a life of Henri Matisse, the conquest of colour, 1909-1954
Spurling, Hilary
2005
Chronicles the life of painter Henri Matisse from 1909 to 1954, exploring his personal relationships, accomplishments, self-doubt, artistic inspirations, and more.
Henri Matisse develops a strong friendship with Monique, a nun who helped nurse him back to health after an operation, and creates beautiful stained glass windows to adorn the chapel at the nunnery where Monique lives.
Collection of paintings by Matisse, complemented with quotes by and about the artist known as one of the leading members of the Expressionism movement.
Surveys the life and work of twentieth-century French artist Henri Emile Benoit Matisse; provides analyses of his masterpieces; discusses the historical and social context in which Matisse created; and includes over three hundred color reproductions of his art.