What you'll hear inside Matisse Museum:

• 1
  Villa des Arènes

  Villa des Arènes is a 17th-century Genoese mansion built between 1670 and 1685, now housing a museum.

• 2
  Permanent Collection of Paintings and Gouaches

  A collection of 68 paintings and gouaches showcasing Henri Matisse's artistic evolution from his early works through to his final pieces.

• 3
  Drawing and Print Collection

  Over 450 works on paper are held here, comprising 236 drawings and 218 prints that chart the creative process of the artist.

• 4
  Sculpture Collection

  A collection of 57 sculptures showcasing Matisse's three-dimensional practice and his exploration of volumetric forms.

• 5
  Blue Nude IV

  One of four masterworks from Henri Matisse's Nus bleus series, created in 1952 using cut and pasted gouache on paper.

• 6
  Nature morte à la statuette africaine

  This 1907-1912 painting reveals Matisse's engagement with African art, a significant influence on his modernist approach.

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  Artist's Personal Objects

  A collection of 187 personal objects belonging to Matisse, including furniture, textiles and decorative pieces that shaped his artistic vision.