Henri Matisse's most famous works
The top 3 according to 25 votes from people: Dance · Woman with a Hat · The Romanian Blouse. (Updated Jan 27, 2026.)
From Fauvism to the paper cut-outs: the Matisse works on every list, and the museums where to see them.
Automatically translated (original in Français). See the original
Top 15
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Dance
1910. Five figures in a ring, commissioned by Shchukin; Hermitage Museum.
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2
Woman with a Hat
1905. The scandal of the Salon d'Automne and the birth of Fauvism.
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3
The Romanian Blouse
1940. A woman in an embroidered blouse; Centre Pompidou.
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4
The Snail
1953. Gouache paper in a spiral; Tate Modern.
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5
Jazz
1947. The artist's book of cut-outs, with Icarus.
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6
The Dessert: Harmony in Red
1908. Red takes over everything, table and wall; Hermitage.
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7
Music
1910. The companion to Dance; Hermitage.
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8
Interior with Aubergines
1911. An interior covered in patterns; Grenoble Museum.
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9
Odalisque Reclining with Magnolias
1923. Sold for a Matisse record price in 2018.
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10
The Joy of Life
1905-1906. A paradise in free colours; Barnes Foundation.
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11
The Red Studio
1911. His studio all in red; MoMA.
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12
The Rosary Chapel in Vence
1949-1951. Stained glass and white walls; he considered it his masterpiece.
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13
Blue Nude II
1952. A paper cut-out turned icon; Centre Pompidou.
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14
Luxe, Calme et Volupté
1904. His pointillist moment; Musée d'Orsay.
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15
Goldfish
1912. A bowl of goldfish seen from above; Pushkin Museum.
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