Henri Matisse, French
Henri Matisse is represented by 1068 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as french, with dated works spanning 1896–1981.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithography | 162 | 15.2% |
| Other Media | 157 | 14.7% |
| Etching | 119 | 11.1% |
| Printmaking | 111 | 10.4% |
| Drawing | 29 | 2.7% |
| Oil Painting | 25 | 2.3% |
Technique range
Henri Matisse’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Lithography, with secondary engagement in Other Media, Etching, Printmaking, Drawing, Oil Painting.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 1068 works produced between 1896 and 1981 attributed to Henri Matisse, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.
Production timeline
Dated works in these two collections span 85 years, from 1896 to 1981.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Henri Matisse is catalogued under French nationality. See the full French artists hub.
Contemporaries among French artists
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5032
Eugène Atget
works at MoMA -
1437
Jean Dubuffet
works at MoMA -
1168
Marc Chagall
works at MoMA -
907
Pierre Bonnard
works at MoMA -
632
Georges Rouault
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1869–1954 (85 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Henri Matisse are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 1068 works attributed to Henri Matisse.
What medium did Henri Matisse primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Henri Matisse's most represented medium is Lithography.
What nationality is Henri Matisse?
Henri Matisse is catalogued as French in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Henri Matisse's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Henri Matisse span 1896 to 1981.