The Unknown Matisse: A Life of Henri Matisse: The Early Years, 1869-1908
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
The art, youth, early maturity and life of artist Henri Matisse are examined in this biography. Includes 24 pages of color reproductions
This biographical series delves into the lives and works of celebrated artists. It meticulously examines their artistic evolution, early adulthood, and lifelong creative output. Each volume offers a profound insight into the creative process and personal journeys of these influential figures, often enriched with extensive visual reproductions.


The art, youth, early maturity and life of artist Henri Matisse are examined in this biography. Includes 24 pages of color reproductions
Henri Matisse was one of the most important and beloved artists of the twentieth century, rivalled only by his friend - and competitor - Pablo Picasso. This title reveals the origins of Matisse's astonishing talent and provides an insight into his life and work.