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6 works across 1 institution
Zurich's Kunsthaus Zürich holds 6 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.
Kunsthaus Zürich
💎 Hidden GemZurich · 6 works on display
Barbizon
c. 1908
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Nature morte. Buffet et Table
c. 1899
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Pont Saint-Michel, effet de neige
c. 1897
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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 Zurich?
Our current data shows 6 Henri Matisse paintings on display in Zurich, spread across the Kunsthaus Zürich. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Zurich has the most Henri Matisse paintings?
Kunsthaus Zürich holds all 6 known Henri Matisse works in Zurich.
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 Zurich
Zurich's Kunsthaus is Switzerland's largest art museum, a short walk from the main station (HB) or the Kunsthaus tram stop. Pre-booking is recommended for major temporary exhibitions. The ZürichCard covers public transport and museum entry across the city.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.