Henri Matisse, born in 1869 in Le Cateau-Cambrésis, France, is celebrated as one of the most influential figures in modern art. Known primarily as a painter, Matisse was also a skilled draughtsman, sculptor, and printmaker. His innovative use of color and form revolutionized the art world and paved the way for new artistic movements, including Fauvism, Expressionism, and even elements of Abstract Expressionism. Matisse’s work represents a shift away from traditional forms and perspectives, emphasizing emotion and abstraction over realism and setting the stage for countless artists to explore new, uncharted territories of visual expression. Matisse began his journey as a lawyer, but a bout of illness led him to…