The south of France is blessed with art treasures, and one of my favorites is the Matisse Museum in Nice. Henri Matisse was one of the most important European painters of the 20th century, rivaling Picasso in his influence. Born in 1869 in northern France, where his family owned a seed business, Matisse went to [...]
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Matisse Museum – Nice, France
Posted in cote d'azur, France, Nice, tagged Chapelle du Rosarie, Cimiez, Fauvism, France, Gertrude Stein, Matisse Chapel of the Rosary, Matisse Museum, Nice, Picasso on October 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
