Henry Matisse has often been referred to as one of the great artistic masters of the 20th century. As one of the founders of modern art, Henry Matisee is often compared to Pablo Picasso.

Henry Matisse was able to work with a variety of artistic media. He was a painter, book illustrator, printmaker, stage and costume designer. Toward the end of his life Matisse designed a total work of art that today can be found in the Chapel of Rosary at Venice. Matisse designed every detail and item.

Matisse was a patient, and cautious man. His works often were the result of these qualities, as well as long meditations, and preliminary ones.