Birthday
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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- Elizabeth Arden, 31 December 1878 in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, † 18 October 1966, entrepreneur, beautician
- Val Kilmer, 31 December 1959 in Los Angeles, California, actor
- Anthony Hopkins, 31 December 1937 in Margam, Wales, actor
- Psy, 31 December 1977, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, singer, rapper
- Donna Summer, 31 December 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts, † 17 May 2012, singer
- John Denver, 31 December 1943 in Roswell, New Mexico, † 12 October 1997, singer, songwriter
- Diane von Fürstenberg, 31 December 1946, Brussels, Belgium, fashion designer
- Nicholas Sparks, 31 December 1965, Omaha, Nebraska, writer
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Weather Proverb
Birthday: Capricorn
Chinese zodiac sign:
鼠 Metal Rat
45,049 days ago (123 years, 4 months, 2 days)
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During this transit, time should be taken out to visit any relatives, or friends, that are currently in hospital, old age homes, or institutions. You will feel very charitable, and should spend time volunteering at animal shelters, and giving your time at soup kitchens. You will feel very close to your female friends, and may even be attracted to them. It is a perfect time for creative expression. Spending time on the beach will bring a lot of joy and relaxation, especially meditating there at sunrise.
This aspect will make you feel the need to travel long distances, and perhaps have new adventures on different continents! It is an excellent time to enroll yourself in new courses of study. It is a wonderful time for teaching, learning, writing, publishing, and advertising. It is a positive time for contract negotiations, as well as legal affairs.
The Taurus Moon helps us to preserve and increase money and material possessions. Security, compatibility, holding on to family are essential to us. These days we are very focused on our family and our home. And enjoyment in all areas is paramount.
This is an excellent time to conduct business meetings - especially if you need to sell ideas with people who hold a lot of respect and authority. Women in power could help you now. Any matters that need emotional control should be handled, as you will feel mentally strong. Financial decisions come easy now, as you won't make any extravagant, or unnecessary, purchases.
This aspect brings you overall happiness, life success, health, well-being, vitality, harmony with parents and family, and there will be pleasant interactions between you and your partner. If single, it is a good time to go out on dates.
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