Tag Matisse
The Story of Albert Marquet Albert Marquet (1875-1947) is one of the forgotten French post-impressionism artists of the twentieth century. He chose to evolve on his own rather than to belong to any of the art movements. His paintings are… Continue Reading →
Vence Tourism Gems: The Post Impressionism Trail Vence is a charming medieval town in the French Riviera. It is located up in the mountains, far removed from the maddening crowds of the seaside towns. Was this the drawing card for… Continue Reading →
Andre Derain – One of the Pioneers of Fauvism Art André Derain (10 June 1880 – 8 September 1954) was a French painter, sculptor and co-founder of Fauvism together with Henri Matisse. Early Days Andre Derain was born in Chatou, Yvelines, Île-de-France,… Continue Reading →
Ceret France & The Impressionists Ceret, France is a lovely medieval city located just a stepping stone away from the Spanish region of Catalonia. It is set in the beautiful foothills of the Eastern Pyrenees and is only an hour… Continue Reading →
Travel – French Riviera & the Magical Saint Paul de Vence One cannot travel the French Riviera and not visit the small, picture-perfect historical town of Saint Paul de Vence. This small town has a rich artistic past, and even… Continue Reading →
The Beautiful Paris Museum of Modern Art The Paris Museum of Modern Art (also called Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris or MAMVP) is a stunning art museum. This museum is dedicated to modern and contemporary art of… Continue Reading →
The Colorful Matisse Paintings in Musee Matisse Le Cateau In Paris and looking for a museum to view a great collection of Matisse’s Paintings? On a road trip and stopping in Le Cateau? Stop by the fantastic Musee Matisse Le-Cateau…. Continue Reading →
Don’t Miss the Amazing Matisse Art Museum in Nice The Matisse Art Museum in Nice is dedicated to the artworks of Henri Matisse who lived in Nice from 1917 to 1954. The museum traces the history of Matisse and his… Continue Reading →
The Magical Matisse Chapel in Vence The Chapelle du Rosaire is often referred to as the Matisse Chapel. It is a small chapel built and decorated between 1949 and 1951 for Dominican nuns in the town of Vence on the… Continue Reading →