An artist must never be a p... by Henri Matisse, a French Artist

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“An artist must never be a prisoner. Prisoner? An artist should never be a prisoner of himself, prisoner of style, prisoner of reputation, prisoner of success, etc.”

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Name: Henri Matisse

Nationality: French

Date of Birth: Dec 31, 1869

Date of Death: Nov 3, 1954

Profession: Artist

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