Post Impressionism

Henri Matisse's Textiles: Conserving a Mimosa Rug

Henri Matisse's Textiles: Conserving a Mimosa Rug

Known mainly for his colorful paintings and abstracted paper cutouts, Henri Matisse is a name familiar to art enthusiasts and casual museum-goers alike. Perhaps not as well-known is Matisse’s deep and life-long connection to textiles and fabrics. When The Center recently encountered an example of one of the artist's textile designs, we knew there must be a story behind it. 

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