
An Essay on Matisse
1996, English. Directed by Perry Wolff.
Chronicles the life and art of Henri Matisse (1869-1954), the French painter whose innovative style and use of color changed the face of 20th-century art. An Essay on Matisse was nominated for an Academy Award in the documentary short category. It was originally broadcast on PBS.
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- 0h 57m
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- English
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- 1 January 1996
- Country
- United States of America
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An Essay on Matisse (1996) was directed by Perry Wolff and stars Perry Wolff, Connor Smith.