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Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse was a French painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He was born on 31 December 1869 in Cateau-Cambrésis, France, and died on 3 November 1954 in Nice, France. Matisse is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and became known above all for his colorful and expressive works.
The painting "The Red Cell " from 1907 is exhibited at the MoMA in New York. It shows a woman sitting on a bed surrounded by a red blanket. It is considered one of the most important examples of Matisse's use of color and line.
Another famous work is "The Green Snake " from 1907, which is now exhibited at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. It shows a woman being embraced by a green snake and is attributed to the Fauvist movement, characterized by vivid colors.
His painting "The Blue Niche " from 1947 is exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It shows a woman sitting in a blue alcove. It was from the late phase of his career when he became more involved with collages and paper cuts.
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Weather Proverb
Birthday: Capricorn
Chinese zodiac sign:
龍 Wood Dragon
21,668 days ago (59 years, 3 months, 28 days)
Daily aspects
The trine between Jupiter and Pluto gives you optimism, ambition, and striving for power. Success and honor could come. Professional happiness, benefits, advancement, and a promotion are straight ahead. Good deeds are put into practice. The possibility of being extremely lucky with gambling, for example, the lottery, is possible!
The Square between Venus and Uranus is a romantic, distinctive, and original time in love. However, you are inconsistent in your feelings, moody, sensitive, and jealous. There is an urge for independence in love and strange eroticism. You will quickly establish romantic relationships, but break them up just as quickly.
We may be eccentric, headstrong, hyper, irritable, and moody during this time. We are prone to changing moods. Willfulness may show itself in love. Do not make hasty decisions at this time. They tend to do exactly the opposite of what is expected of them. There could be unexpected challenges or rapid changes today. Fortunately, this aspect will pass after two hours.
You might be in a tender mood. The relationship with your mother, or a motherly figure, is close, with a harmonious connection between you both. You will attract female company, as it is the perfect time to connect with female friends. Go out, have fun, be around the art and culture scene, and enjoy all this transit brings! It is also a wonderful time to decorate your home.
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