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Henri Matisse paintings in Washington DC

French · 1869–1954

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112 works across 1 institution

Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 112 works by Henri Matisse (1869–1954) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.

Matisse's great achievement was colour — the way flat areas of bold, unmodulated hue create space, emotion, and rhythm. His canvases are deceptively simple in reproduction; in person, the relationships between colours become physically present in a way that is impossible to convey on screen.

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.

Planning your visit to Washington DC

Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.