Henri Matisse was a French artist whose exploration of colour and expressive line helped shape modern art. A leading figure of Fauvism, he worked across painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. His portraits, interiors, and figure studies reflect a sustained search for balance and clarity, culminating in the paper cut-outs of his later years.

Selected exhibitions include Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs at the Museum of Modern Art, New York (2014–2015).