Paris Museum Receives Exceptional Henri Matisse Collection
Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris describes an extensive donation of 61 Henri Matisse works as exceptional and historic after receiving the collection from Barbara Dauphin Duthuit.The gift includes paintings, drawings, and sculptures that primarily feature Marguerite Matisse, the daughter of the artist, many of which were previously loaned for a recent exhibition.This historic acquisition adds to the 20 Matisse pieces already held by the institution and establishes a permanent home for portraits that document the life of his daughter.
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