Portrait of Lydia Delectorskaya
c. 1947
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39 works across 1 institution
St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum holds 39 works by Henri Matisse (1869–1954) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Matisse led Fauvism — the first avant-garde movement of the 20th century — and remained one of the defining figures of modern art for six decades. He worked in Paris, Morocco, and the south of France, and in his final years, when illness prevented him from painting, produced his celebrated paper cut-outs.
Works by Henri Matisse are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
Hermitage Museum
St Petersburg · 39 works on display
The Hermitage is one of the largest museums in the world, housed in the former Winter Palace and five connected buildings on the Neva embankment. The collection spans antiquity to the 20th century; the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist rooms on the third floor are among the finest anywhere.
Ballerina
c. 1927
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Henri Matisse
French · Fauvism / Modernism · 1869–1954
Matisse led Fauvism — the first avant-garde movement of the 20th century — and remained one of the defining figures of modern art for six decades. He worked in Paris, Morocco, and the south of France, and in his final years, when illness prevented him from painting, produced his celebrated paper cut-outs.
Key works
The DanceWoman with a HatThe Joy of Life
Frequently asked questions
How many Henri Matisse paintings are on display in St Petersburg?
Our current data shows 39 Henri Matisse paintings on display in St Petersburg, spread across the Hermitage Museum. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in St Petersburg has the most Henri Matisse paintings?
Hermitage Museum holds all 39 known Henri Matisse works in St Petersburg.
Where else can I see Henri Matisse's paintings?
Henri Matisse's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Henri Matisse →
Planning your visit to St Petersburg
The Hermitage occupies six buildings — plan a full day and accept you will see only a fraction. The museum is on the Neva embankment (metro: Admiralteyskaya or Nevsky Prospekt). Audio guides are strongly recommended; the scale of the collection is overwhelming without orientation.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.