Circé
c. 1934
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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 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.
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC · 112 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Ithaque
c. 1934
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Face in Profile Resting on an Arm before a Louis XIV Screen (Visage de profil reposant sur un bras, paravent Louis XIV)
c. 1924
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Face in Profile Resting on an Arm before a Louis XIV Screen (Visage de profil reposant sur un bras, paravent Louis XIV)
National Gallery of Art
c. 1924
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Young Girl Leaning against a Flowered Screen (Jeune fille accoudée au paravent fleuri)
c. 1923
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Young Girl Leaning against a Flowered Screen (Jeune fille accoudée au paravent fleuri)
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c. 1923
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Alfred Cortot
c. 1926
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Dix Danseuses IX
c. 1925
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Dix Danseuses X
c. 1925
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Dix Danseuses V
c. 1925
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About the artist
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 Washington DC?
Our current data shows 112 Henri Matisse paintings on display in Washington DC, spread across the National Gallery of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Washington DC has the most Henri Matisse paintings?
National Gallery of Art holds all 112 known Henri Matisse works in Washington DC.
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 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.