What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter - a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue. Henri Matisse armchairartbalance share on social
I wouldn't mind turning into a vermilion goldfish. Henri Matisse goldfishmindturn Change image and share on social
Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence. Henri Matisse advantagedrawexpressive Change image and share on social
A young woman has young claws, well sharpened. If she has character, that is. And if she hasn't so much the worse for you. Henri Matisse badlycharacterclaw Change image and share on social
I'm growing old, I delight in the past. Henri Matisse delightgrowpast Change image and share on social
Impressionism is the newspaper of the soul. Henri Matisse impressionismnewspapersoul Change image and share on social
It has bothered me all my life that I do not paint like everybody else. Henri Matisse botherlifepaint Change image and share on social
I do not literally paint that table, but the emotion it produces upon me. Henri Matisse emotionliterallypaint Change image and share on social
