A painter from the north of France, Matisse contributed to the history of Corsican painting and found a new direction. Husband of Amélie Parayre, Henri Matisse left with her for Corsica in February 1898: her sister-in-law took care of an institution for young girls there.
In six months, Henri Matisse created more than fifty canvases. He painted directly on the spot, behaving like an impressionist, seizing places and colors he did not know in Paris. He particularly appreciated the light present in Corsica and discovered for the first time …
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