""At that time, he was therefore an elderly man, partially disabled and struggling to stand upright. Yet despite those woes, Matisse was about to embark on 'the most prolific moment of his career.'""
""It's truly his apotheosis, meaning that the artist reaches a state of nonchalance, of detachment... in short, a moment of grace.""
""It has often been said, wrongly, that during this period Matisse stopped painting and did nothing but cut-out gouaches. Well, no: Matisse painted 75 paintings between 1941 and 1954.""
""In 1950 alone, 40 works were produced. That's a lot for an 80-year-old man.""
Henri Matisse's final years, from 1941 to 1954, were characterized by significant artistic output despite health struggles and the Nazi occupation of France. The upcoming exhibition, "Matisse 1941-1954," at the Grand Palais in Paris, features 320 works, including paintings, sketches, and textiles. Curator Claudine Grammont emphasizes that Matisse experienced a prolific period, producing 75 paintings and 40 works in 1950 alone, countering claims that he abandoned painting for cut-outs. This era represents a peak in Matisse's artistic journey, showcasing his resilience and creativity.
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