Henri Matisse Quotes on Color

5 quotes

  1. [I wouldn't mind turning into] a vermilion goldfish.

  2. It is only after years of preparation that the young [artist] should touch color - not color used descriptively, that is, but as a means of personal expression.

  3. There must result a living harmony of colours, a harmony analogous to that of a musical composition.

  4. Drawing with scissors: To cut to the quick in color reminds me of the direct cutting of sculptors.

  5. Seek the strongest Color effect possible... the content is of no importance.

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