Henri Matisse (Matisse)

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a highly influential French artist, known for his use of color and his fluid, original draughtsmanship. He is regarded as one of the leading figures of modern art. Matisse is newsworthy because a painting attributed to him, along with works by Renoir and Cézanne, was recently stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma, Italy. The theft, which took place within three minutes, involved multiple individuals. The paintings were part of the Foundation's collection. The incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of art collections to theft and the enduring value and desirability of works by masters like Matisse in the art market.